UNCG College of Arts & Sciences

09/10/2026

It's almost time!

Our inaugural College of Arts & Sciences Week is Sept. 14–18! Join us for a weeklong celebration featuring more than 30 events across the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics.

Explore new ideas, c***ect with faculty and fellow Spartans, and take part in lectures, demonstrations, open houses, discussions, and hands-on activities. Be sure to pick up a CAS Week Passport. Attend four events, collect your stickers, and receive a free CAS t-shirt. View the full schedule at cas.uncg.edu/cas-week.

Read more: https://cas.uncg.edu/the-college-of-arts-sciences-invites-campus-and-community-to-cas-week-2026/

UNC Greensboro

UNC Greensboro’s inaugural CAS Week, Sept. 14-18, features 30+ events celebrating creativity, research, and discovery across arts and sciences.

09/03/2026

UNCG anthropology and archaeology lecturer Geoff Hughes recently spoke with the City of Winston-Salem, NC - Government about his work excavating an 18th-century Moravian pottery workshop.

Check out the feature to learn about the project and how "sometimes a is just not a pot."

Read the piece here: https://go.uncg.edu/tksxd4

Firing Freedom: An archaeologist unearths Salem's experimental kiln

Sometimes a pot is not just a pot. Its making is a pious act, and a stepping stone to the salvation of the world. This is the crux of the conversation I’m having with Geoff Hughes, the archaeologist standing in front of me, waist-deep in the excavation of an 18th-century Moravian pottery workshop.

Read the full blog post at link in comments.

09/01/2026

We've loved welcoming back our students!

09/01/2026

Today's guest on Research T at the G is Dr. Mariche Bayonas, professor of Spanish Linguistics and head of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures - UNCG!

Tune in to WUAG 103.1 at 11 a.m. to learn about the research Dr. Bayonas and her students are conducting: https://wuag.uncg.edu/.

08/25/2026

🎙️ Tune in today! Associate Professor of Anthropology Cassandra Workman joins Research T at the G to discuss her research, insights, and what inspires her work.

Listen in on WUAG 103.1 at 11 a.m. https://wuag.uncg.edu/

08/18/2026

Research T at the G is back for a new semester!

Join us every Tuesday at 11 a.m. on WUAG 103.1 as College of Arts & Sciences deans sit down with faculty and their students to discuss their latest research, discoveries, and creative work.

Today's guest is Dr. Yingcheng Sun from UNCG UNC-Greensboro Computer Science Department!

Tune in and learn more about the exciting work happening across UNCG's College of Arts & Sciences: https://wuag.uncg.edu/

08/13/2026

What if your biggest career advantage isn't having one passion, but several?

Abbey Shoaf '16 found a way to combine her love of history, archaeology, and performance into a role that's uniquely her own. Today, she works as a historic foodways expert at Colonial Williamsburg, helping bring the past to life for thousands of visitors.

Read about Abbey's journey from UNCG to Williamsburg: https://cas.uncg.edu/uncg-alumna-turns-triple-major-into-career-colonial-williamsburg/

UNCG Alumni

From classroom experiences to career success, see how Abbey Shoaf's journey reflects the impact of a UNCG Arts & Sciences education.

08/12/2026

Today is a big day for astronomy!

Read about the events happening that make it a prime day to take a break and look up at the sky.

A solar eclipse. The Perseid meteor shower. A six-planet alignment. A new moon. Four events converge within 24 hours, giving one UNC Greensboro astrophysicist a chance to explain how they're all c***e...

07/30/2026

At a time when music streaming is more accessible than ever, WUAG 103.1 continues to offer something different: c***ection, creativity, and community.

UNCG's student-run radio station gives students hands-on experience in broadcasting, media production, social media, event planning, and leadership while bringing together listeners from across campus and Greensboro.

Read how a revitalized UNCG Department of Media Studies workshop and strong WUAG student executive board are preparing students for future careers while amplifying local voices:
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Discover how WUAG gives UNCG students real-world broadcasting experience and valuable skills in media, communication, and leadership.

07/28/2026

What can happen when curiosity meets family history?

For Cole Smith '26, a question in class led to a year of interviews, research, filmmaking, and discovery. His documentary explores the legacy of his grandparents, successful McDonald's franchise owners, whose commitment to community left a lasting impact across generations.

The project earned first-place honors at UNCG's Undergraduate Research and Creativity Expo in April.

Read more: https://cas.uncg.edu/cole-smith-26-brings-family-legacy-to-life-through-documentary/


UNCG Department of Media Studies
UNCG Research

A class assignment inspired media studies alum to create a documentary about family history, Black entrepreneurship, and community impact.