In 1931, the University of North Carolina consolidated university system was established, bringing together the state-sponsored institutions at Chapel Hill, Raleigh (then State College), and Greensboro (then the North Carolina College for Women) into a single consolidated university system, sharing a single president and board of trustees. To promote unity among… Continue reading…
In 1948, students organized the Golden Chain Honor Society, honoring those students who had demonstrated a significant and meaningful commitment to campus service.
The Phi Kappa chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity, was established at UNCG in 1969. In the 1970s, members of APO began two projects that had lasting impact on the campus. In 1970, it began the Christmas tradition of lining the campus walks and drives with luminaries (at… Continue reading…
The Darlinettes and their four-member vocal group, The Rhythmettes, were a big band consisting of Woman’s College students, formed in 1942. Many of the Darlinettes’ and Rhythmettes’ performances took place at Woman’s College. They played many of the formal dances and “soldier dances” held on campus during and immediately after… Continue reading…
Originally, when the club was formed in 1926, it was only known as the “Dolphin Club.” Its aim was to help improve swimming stroke and technique. Later, the “Seal” was added to include women who wished to swim but were not as advanced as their “Dolphin-sisters.” By the 1930’s and 40’s,… Continue reading…
“Going places and doing things” was the motto given to the Outing Club by the Greensboro Recordwriter, Bodie McDowell, in a brief article on the active group. The club was officially formed in 1966 by students that were avid climbers and knew of others interested in outdoor adventures. The club organized everything from… Continue reading…
The Dramatic Club was officially organized in 1912-1913, with a presentation of Booth Tarkington’s The American being a part of the Commencement that year. The club encouraged girls who wanted to act in plays to be in the spotlight as frequently as possible. By the 1920’s, the name had changed to the… Continue reading…
One of the oldest groups on campus, the Young Women’s Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.), elected its first president on December 6, 1892. This group of women was responsible for almost all of the religious activities that were held on campus, such as Sunday school, prayer meetings, and volunteering for other Christian… Continue reading…
Starting with its first issue on March 15, 1897, State Normal Magazine was a quarterly publication primarily concerned with presenting news about the State Normal and Industrial College. In 1919, it was renamed Coraddi and shifted focus, becoming primarily a fine arts and literary magazine.
In the late 1800s, the state of education in North Carolina was bleak. The illiteracy rate was 36% (compared to 14% nationwide). Per pupil spending on education was one of the lowest in the nation, and the average teacher’s salary was less than $24 per month – about half the… Continue reading…
