In Memoriam: Dr. Robert C. Hansen
Dr. Robert (Bob) Hansen, Emeritus Professor of Theatre and former Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences passed away on October 20, 2025.
Dr. Robert (Bob) Hansen, Emeritus Professor of Theatre and former Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences passed away on October 20, 2025.
It is with deep sadness we share that Dr. Sarah Praskievicz, an associate professor in UNC Greensboro’s Department of Geography, Environment, and Sustainability (GES), died on Aug. 11, 2025, at her home in Greensboro, following a valiant 15-month battle with cancer. Praskievicz taught and conducted research in the areas of hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and water resources. She was a consummate geographer, having visited all seven continents in her short 39 years. More importantly, she was a consummate human being and colleague, with a generous spirit, contagious (and loud!) laugh, and joie de vivre (joy of living) that brightened any room or outdoor space she entered.
With sadness, we share that Dr. Robert G. Eason, a professor emeritus in the UNC Greensboro Psychology Department and founding head of its esteemed doctoral program, died on April 15, 2025, at the age of 100. A beloved colleague, mentor, and scholar, Dr. Eason’s contributions to the department and to… Continue reading…
Fred Chappell, one of North Carolina’s most celebrated writers, has died at age 87. He taught at UNC Greensboro for 40 years, joining in 1964. More than anyone, he made the UNCG MFA in Creative Writing program one of the finest in the nation. His poetry, essays, and novels… Continue reading…