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Spartan Voices: Daniel Johnson

October 1, 2026

Meet Daniel Johnson, an Elementary Education major and Spartan Education Scholar preparing to create supportive classrooms for future students.

Evenson Scholar Allen Johnson, Betsey Wildhack, Evenson Scholar Cierra Murphy-Higgs ’16 MS, Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. stand beside a plaque honoring Harriet and Jerome Evenson

UNCG Names School of Education Building for Harriet Shain and Jerome Evenson

September 25, 2026

UNC Greensboro honored two lifelong educators on Sept. 24, 2026, naming its School of Education building for Harriet Shain Evenson ’53 and Jerome Evenson in recognition of their extraordinary commitment to education and the University.

UNCG School of Education Dean Morgan Chitiyo Receives Africa Leadership Award

September 21, 2026

UNC Greensboro School of Education Dean Dr. Morgan Chitiyo has been selected as a recipient of the Africa Leadership Award from Global Skills Hub, United Kingdom. The honor will be presented at the 1st Africa Leadership Summit & Awards program scheduled for October 8-10 in Accra, Ghana. Global Skills Hub… Continue reading…

Adrianna Fields takes a smiling selfie on a hillside path bordered by red rocks and railings.

Spartan Voices: Adrianna Fields

September 17, 2026

Meet Adrianna Fields, a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Studies whose work brings together social work, higher education, research, advocacy, and a deep commitment to disability access and equity.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein speaks during a roundtable with UNCG education students and Guilford County Schools teachers in a school library.

Education Students, GCS Teachers Talk to Governor About the Power of Education

September 9, 2026

The question of what inspires someone to become a teacher drove the conversation between Guilford County School educators, pre-service teachers, and North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein. Each shared their path to teaching during a roundtable at the UNC Greensboro School of Education.

Dawn Gaug, a Person County Public Library staff member, stands beside a book display and outreach table in front of the colorful library bookmobile.

First Graduate of UNCG’s MLIS Public Library Certification Takes Her Skills on the Road

September 1, 2026

Dawn Gaug has a new nickname in Person County: the Library Lady. A 2025 graduate of UNC Greensboro’s Master’s in Library and Information Science program and one of the first to also earn her Public Library Concentration, Gaug is revamping outreach program with the Person County Public Library. Among her initiatives are the Book Mobile which she takes to preschools, retirement communities, and events in the county.

Aerial view of the UNCG campus at sunset, with academic buildings, green lawns, tree-lined walkways, and a city skyline in the background.

What Are the August Blues? A UNCG Counseling Expert Explains

August 28, 2026

It’s late August. The sun is shining, the weather is hot and summery, and occasional late-afternoon showers take the edge off the heat just in time for sunset. It’s glorious. So why do you feel so down?

Syneece Forbes in a red Delta Sigma Theta sweater, seated before a red painted rock and forming a triangle with her hands.

Spartan Voices: Syneece Forbes

August 27, 2026

Syneece Forbes is an Atlanta, Ga., native who will graduate in 2028 with a degree in Elementary Education. She is minoring in communications and sociology. Why Did you Choose UNCG? When I first toured UNCG, I knew it was the place for me. I was really intrigued by the diversity and… Continue reading…

Tommy and Nancy Teague stand together outdoors, smiling at the camera. Nancy wears a navy top and cardigan, while Tommy wears a light-colored blazer, dress shirt, and patterned tie. Yellow flowering shrubs and trees in the background create a springtime setting.

A Legacy of Literacy: The Teagues’ Gift Continues to Open Doors

July 20, 2026

Books create possibility and UNC Greensboro School of Education supporters Tommy and Nancy Teague believed that every child deserved access to them. Through the Teague’s Hooked on Books program, many children have been able to access books, opening up their world and their minds.

Dr. Charles Perkins wearing a suit and tie in front of a gray background

Dr. Charles Perkins: Homegrown Education Leader

July 14, 2026

The Rockingham County School System is now being led by one of its own. Born, reared, and educated in Rockingham County, Charles Perkins was sworn in as the superintendent July 1, 2026 following a career in education there. The UNC Greensboro triple graduate is hoping for a seamless transition in the school system and county he’s always called home.