Spartan Voices: Cameron Davis
Meet Cameron Davis, an Elementary Education major from Greensboro, whose passion for creativity, community, and lifelong learning is shaping a future in teaching.
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School Counseling Student Emanuel Smith Looks to Build Trust One Conversation at a Time
Just a few weeks into his internship as a school counselor at The A&T Four Middle College, Emanuel Smith spends most mornings speaking with one student who visits his office just to talk. It is a sign of how quickly Smith has become part of the school community and the trust he has developed with students.
UNCG Graduate Naiyana Thues Publishes Children’s Book Celebrating Confidence and Self-Worth
Naiyana Thues, a 2024 elementary education graduate of UNC Greensboro, has self-published her first children’s book. “Crowned in Magic” follows a young girl who discovers a special magic in each hairstyle she wears, before realizing her greatest power comes from within.
UNCG Alumna Dr. Lori Kniffin Earns Early Career Award for Service-Learning Research
The moment that helped to shape Dr. Lori Kniffin’s career came while she was an undergraduate student at Kansas State University. It happened in Texas while traveling with a group of students on a service-learning trip and visiting with people who were experiencing homelessness.
Spartan Voices: Daniel Johnson
Meet Daniel Johnson, an Elementary Education major and Spartan Education Scholar preparing to create supportive classrooms for future students.
UNCG Names School of Education Building for Harriet Shain and Jerome Evenson
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.
Spartan Voices: Adrianna Fields
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.
Education Students, GCS Teachers Talk to Governor About the Power of Education
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.
First Graduate of UNCG’s MLIS Public Library Certification Takes Her Skills on the Road
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.
Spartan Voices: Syneece Forbes
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…