Classical Studies (now Ancient Mediterranean Studies and Archaeology (AMSA)) has been a foundational subject at UNCG since its inception as the State Normal and Industrial School in 1892. Newly enrolled students were mandated as part of the course curriculum to take Latin for at least three years during their attendance…. Continue reading…
The Service League was established in 1942 as a student organization at the Woman’s College (later known as UNCG) to help U.S. troops during World War II. That year, according to the Greensboro Daily News, more than 100 students from the college volunteered for secretarial and lab work at the… Continue reading…
The first instances of student government at the State Normal and Industrial School (now UNCG) began in the 1890s when individual students, called marshals, were selected from the two literary societies along with one chief marshal. In 1910, a student council was created to act as an advisory group for… Continue reading…
Beyond Academics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Its mission is to address the educational and career development needs of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, through a comprehensive training program of academic enrichment, socialization, independent living skills—including self-advocacy skills—and integrated work… Continue reading…
Spartan Trader was a “resale store” on the UNCG campus, located in the lower level of the Spring Garden Apartments. Created by Dr. Diane Welsh of the Bryan School of Business and Economics, it opened in 2012 as an art consignment shop, offering students, faculty, staff and local artists the opportunity… Continue reading…
The Town Students Association was formed in 1929, as the Day Students Association, as a campus organization for (per their Constitution) “All students who do not live in the residence halls,” with the goal of encouraging and facilitating greater participation by these students in college activities. This organization became the… Continue reading…
The Vanguard Society is an alumni society whose membership is comprised of UNCG and Woman’s College graduates of 50 or more years. The annual Vanguard meeting to induct new members of the class celebrating the 50th anniversary of its graduation is held during reunion weekend every spring.
The Coraddi is an art and literature magazine published at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro (UNCG). It is the longest running campus publication at the University with the first issue being published on March 15, 1897, under the name State Normal Magazine. Its original purpose and content was news relating… Continue reading…
The Carolinian is the weekly newspaper of UNCG, published every Wednesday during the traditional academic year since 1919. The contents of the newspaper is written entirely by students. The Carolinian is a teaching newspaper, giving students the opportunity to develop and hone journalistic skills and emphasizing the importance of integrity… Continue reading…
The Science Fiction Fantasy Federation (or SF3 – pronounced “SF Cubed”) is a student club established in 1975 as the Star Trek Club. The club now includes and seeks membership from students interested in all things Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comics, Board Games, and Video Games. Every March, since 1976, SF3 has… Continue reading…