Welcome to the UNCG Alumni & Friends blog! Here you'll meet alumni from across our diverse community and learn where their journeys have taken them since graduation. Want to nominate an outstanding UNCG alum for a spotlight here? Send us an email at alumni@uncg.edu.


Spartans Speak Episode 8: Women in Leadership From Past to Present

We spoke with Meredith College Associate Professor of History Dr. Angela Robbins ’10 PhD and UNCG Associate Professor of Spanish Dr. Claudia Cabello-Hutt about UNCG’s historical past and how women leaders currently shape our society across borders. This episode appears as part of the University's She Can, We Can celebration of the centennial of the Women's Suffrage Movement.

Spartans Speak Episode 7: Latinx Community-Building and Politics

Tune in to hear from UNCG alumnae Arianna Alvarez '19, Keylin Rivera '13, and Yubi Aranda Sandoval '17 and NC House Representative Ricky Hurtado about Latinx power-building, the role of politics in their community, and how UNCG shaped their career paths.

Homecoming 2021

See the latest update about the decision to turn Homecoming 2021 into an exclusively student-centered event.

UNCG Alumni On Tour: Fall 2021 & Spring 2022

We're hitting the road! Find out about our upcoming "tour stops" as UNCG Alumni visits our alumni communities both near and far.

Summer 2021 Young Alumni Happenings

From taco trucks to craft beer tours to movies in LeBauer Park, there's a whole of great events going down this summer. Check out what's coming down the pike and stay tuned for registration details.

Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Forbis '19 MPA

Lauren became a Spartan thanks to the Masters of Public Administration program. Now, she's helping to lead the Greensboro branch of one of the country's largest nonprofits. 

Alumni Spotlight: Melanie Bullock '96

A proud Bryan School alumna, Melanie developed her love of marketing as a Spartan. Now she's the proud owner of her own craft cocktail business in Los Angeles.

"Spartan Spirit" UNCG Alumni Cocktail & Mocktail

Thanks to alumna Melanie Bullock '96, you can now bring a little Spartan spirit to your home bar cart.


Alumni Spotlight: Ian Courts '17

From political science major to Assistant Attorney for the District Attorney's office in Philadelphia, PA, alumnus Ian Courts '17 embodies UNCG's spirit of service.


"A Place of Distinction" Essay by Alice Irby '54

Woman's College alumna and author Alice Irby '54 lends her unique storytelling abilities and recollections in this new essay entitled A Place of Distinction. Take a trip back through time!

NC Travelogue with Our State Magazine's Elizabeth Hudson '95

Our State Magazine Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson knows a thing or two about traveling in North Carolina. Don't miss her favorite "socially distant" travel spots and rewatch her Homecoming 2020 "NC Travelogue" presentation.


Staying Spartan Strong in the Face of Adversity

UNCG alumnus, faculty professor, and former "Mr. Homecoming" Jeff Colbert '84, '86 MPA shares his thoughts on the reopening of campus — and how inspiring it has been.


Q&A with UNCG Alumna, Angli Konsa '20

By networking through events, virtual opportunities, and a robust online presence on LinkedIn, Angli was able to land an exciting, dynamic job and begin building her career.

Q&A with Mad Mango Marketing Founder Robert DeFeo '20

Find out why Robert found the education and professional network he needed to launch his entrepreneurial career at UNCG.

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Q&A with Xtern Software 

Local software development studio Xtern Software is packed with UNCG alumni. Find out why they are so keen on our grads!