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Spartan Voices: Diego Mureño

Diego Mureño is a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership program. The Marion, N.C., graduated this fall.

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Spartan Voices: Tyler Bacote

Tyler Bacote is a doctoral student in the Educational Studies with a concentration in Higher Education program. The Columbia, S.C., native expects to graduate in 2027.

Ava Cobb, with braided hair, paints a colorful mural featuring abstract and cartoon-like faces in bright colors. She is holding a paintbrush and concentrating on her work.

Spartan Voices: Ava Cobb

Ava Cobb is a Special Education major who in also minoring in Studio Art. She is from Cary, N.C., and expects to graduate in May of 2027.

Marilyn Tucker stands outdoors on a snowy night, wearing a black American Eagle sweatshirt.

Spartan Voices: Marilyn Tucker

Marilyn Tucker is an Elementary Education major from Madison, N.C., who is minoring in Human Development and Family Studies. She expects to graduate in May of 2027.

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Spartan Voices: Sadaria Lewis

Sadaria Lewis is an Interpreting, Deaf Education, and Advocacy Services (IDEAS) major from Rochester, N.Y., who expects to graduate in December of 2027.

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Spartan Voices: Crystal Ivey

Crystal Ivey is an Elementary Education major from Charlotte, N.C., who expects to graduate in May of 2026.

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Spartan Voices: Alyssa Causey

Alyssa Causey is an Information Science (IT Training and Development) major from Hillsborough, N.C., who is expected to graduate in May of 2029. Why did you choose UNCG? This is my second bachelor’s I’ll be getting at UNCG. I came here for my first degree, and I loved how the… Continue reading…

Malcolm Jones, wearing a navy blue suit and white sneakers, sits confidently in the open driver's side doorway of a dark blue SUV. He rests one arm on his knee and looks directly at the camera with a serious expression. The vehicle is parked on an open concrete area under a cloudy sky.

Spartan Voices: Malcolm Jones

Malcolm Jones is an Elementary Education major from Wilson, N.C., who is minoring in History. He expects to graduate in May of 2026. Why Did you Choose UNCG? I chose UNCG because it hits that sweet spot – it’s not too big, not too small, but just right. What really… Continue reading…