Brick Dormitory Fire

Brick Dormitory, designed by Epps & Hackett of Greensboro, North Carolina, opened in 1892. Also known as the “matron’s hall” or the “living building,” the three-story structure was built in a number of stages. By 1895 a kitchen, infirmary room, and dining hall that held 150 students had been added…. Continue reading…

Spencer (Cornelia Phillips) Residence Hall

The Spencer Residence Hall, designed by W. C. Holleyman of Greensboro, North Carolina, consists of two connecting buildings: North Spencer Residence Hall, which opened in 1904, and South Spencer Residence Hall, which opened in 1907. Spencer was constructed after the Brick Dormitory fire of 1904 destroyed one of the two… Continue reading…

Spartan Village

Spartan Village, designed by Lord-Aech-Sargent of Atlanta, Georgia, and Teague Freyaldenhoven Freyaldenhoven Architects of Greensboro, North Carolina, is a mixed-use community located south of the main campus of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), along the Gate City Boulevard (formerly West Lee Street) corridor. Linked by the Pedestrian… Continue reading…

Minerva Statue

The Minerva Statue, sculpted by Jim Barnhill (MFA 1982), was a gift of the Class of 1953 on their fiftieth anniversary. It is located on campus between Elliott University Center and College Avenue.

Spartan Statue

The Spartan Statue, sculpted by Jodi and Hanna Hollnagel-Jubran, was a gift of Irwin “Ike” Belk. The 1,500 pound bronze statue–measuring 12 feet to the top of his plume and 14 feet to the tip of his spear–was installed in 2009 in a location between the Soccer Stadium and the… Continue reading…

Softball Stadium

The Softball Stadium, designed by Cline Design Associates of Raleigh, North Carolina, was opened in 2006 as an addition to the athletic complex. It has a seating capacity of 500. Included in the stadium complex are a concession stand, a ticket booth, a press box, a hitting building, and two… Continue reading…

Soccer Stadium

The Soccer Stadium, designed by Phil Post & Associates and Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern of Greensboro, North Carolina, was completed in 1991 with a seating capacity of 3,540. The back wall reliefs were created by sculptor Brad Spencer, an alumnus of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Smith (Mabel) Associated Campus Ministries Center

The Smith Associated Campus Ministries Center opened in 1994 and was named for Mabel D. Smith, Director of Greensboro Parks and Recreation.  A bequest in her will assisted in the establishment of the Center.

Sink (John) Building

The Sink Building, designed by Northrup & O’Brien Architects & Engineers, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, opened in 1954. On February 23, 1970, it was named for John Moyer Sink, Sr., Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds from 1911-1953.

Sullivan (Patricia) Science Building

This building, originally called the Science Building, was designed by O’Brien/Atkins Associates of Durham, North Carolina, and Ellenzweig Associates of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was opened in 2003.  On April 10, 2008, the building was named in honor of Patricia A. Sullivan, chancellor from 1995 to 2008.