Black and white photo of Harriet Shain Evenson to the left of a photo of the School of Education Building

Fox8 Features Major Gift to UNCG, School of Education

Harriet Evenson came to the Woman’s College, today known as UNC Greensboro, focused on how she wanted to make a difference in the world. She graduated in 1953 with a degree in history and wanted to become a teacher.

Black and white photo of Harriet Shain Evenson to the left of a photo of the School of Education Building

Largest Gift in UNCG History Invests in Generations of Educators

Harriet Shain Evenson ’53 built her legacy around a simple charge: Make more teachers. Her lifelong commitment to public education – shared with her husband, Jerome – culminated in the largest gift in UNCG history, one that will transform the School of Education beyond her expectations.