Spartan Stories
Tales from the UNCG University Archives
Chancellor Patricia Sullivan
A New Era for the Sciences at UNCG
For any thriving university, the quest for adequate classroom space and dormitory space is a constant challenge. Indeed, the history of UNC Greensboro (UNCG) reveals an institution that has had periods of remarkable growth in its facilities to accommodate a growing student body as well as new academic programs. In the 1990s, the University was […]
The History of the Spartan Tartan!
by Kathelene McCarty Smith *Sarah Maske is a senior at UNC Greensboro, with a double major in history and archaeology. She is interning in the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collection and University Archives for the spring 2019 semester. While tartan is a popular pattern in clothing today, it has an important place in North Carolina’s […]
Creating a Hub for 21st Century Learning
The history of UNC Greensboro (UNCG) is one of innovation and excellence. These qualities have helped to inform the planning of its academic programs, the recruitment of its faculty and students, and the design and construction of its buildings and classrooms. Needing to effectively respond to the technology and information revolutions of the late 20th […]
Bringing Music to Peabody Park
If you have ever walked the length of College Ave (in the direction of Market Street), you will eventually find yourself crossing a metal and concrete bridge. The structure and placement of the bridge creates for the walker the illusion of floating through and above a wooded section of Peabody Park. As you pass through […]
“A Noble Idea:” The History of Peabody Park (Part Three)
Have you ever wondered how and why UNCG has such a beautiful green space on the northern edge of its campus? Well, the founding and development of Peabody Park is a fascinating story that reflects UNCG’s overall growth as a center of higher learning and a Greensboro neighbor. Given the complexity of the story, the Park’s history […]
Chancellor Patricia A. Sullivan: Encoded in the DNA of UNCG
by Erin Lawrimore UNCG opened its doors in 1892 as a publicly-supported school for women from across North Carolina (and beyond) to receive a higher education. But it would not be until the 103rd year of the school’s existence that a woman would serve as the university’s highest-ranking administrator. On January 1, 1995, Dr. Patricia […]
Transforming Spring Garden Street
Upon arriving at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro campus, many visitors are struck by the long line of beautiful trees on Spring Garden Street. They might not realize that the tree-lined street, brick pavers, and manicured grounds are the result of a 1998 safety and beautification project. The project was envisioned to transform […]
