Spartan Stories

Tales from the UNCG University Archives

by Erin Lawrimore On Friday, May 9, thousands of newly minted graduates of UNCG participated in their graduation ceremony at the Greensboro Coliseum. This marked the 121st commencement hosted by the institution since its opening as the State Normal and Industrial School in October 1892. Commencement invitation, 1893 The first commencement ever held at State […]

 
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