College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Anna Kimmell as Lecturer in Musical Theatre Dance. Anna Kimmell is a director, choreographer, and arts educator whose work bridges professional theatre, higher education, and community engagement. Originally from Atlanta, she began her career as a performer, touring nationally with The Wizard of Oz and appearing… Continue reading…
It’s been a winding journey from childhood performances on small-town community theater stages, but as the lead guitarist for country music star Lainey Wilson returns to his home state on June 20 to play for a sold-out crowd at Bank of America Stadium, it’s safe to say this UNC Greensboro… Continue reading…
The season is set, and there is truly something for everyone in this year’s UNC Greensboro Concert and Lecture Series, from Tony- and Grammy-winners to street dance artists and jazz luminaries. Read full story
Meet Vesa Basha, the daughter of war refugees from Kosovo. Her path might have been very different without the support of the PopTech program and her spirituality. From creative exploration to real-world experience, her journey reflects the power of innovation, mentorship, and opportunity at the UNC Greensboro School of Music.
In the darkened UNCG Auditorium, a single spotlight shines on Christian Lowray Bartney (BFA Drama: Musical Theatre) as he begins to sing, “What do you do when you’ve done all you can?” from the gospel song Stand by Donnie McClurkin. Bartney’s performance is part of the School of Theatre Industry Showcase reel, and he says his placement sitting in the balcony was absolutely orchestrated: “I wanted… Continue reading…
Sofia Aguilar’s (MFA Studio Arts: Printmaking and Drawing) Mexican heritage imbues her art, which she has developed during her time at UNCG’s School of Art. Growing up in Kernersville, about thirty minutes from campus, she enrolled at UNCG because it was close to home, and scholarship opportunities were available. After earning her undergraduate degree, she decided to re-up: “I will be a two-time alum! It has been such… Continue reading…
Carina Young (BFA Dance: Choreography and Performance) says all she’s ever wanted to do is dance and travel. At UNCG’s School of Dance, she found both. So far, she’s been to New York City, South Africa, and Italy, and she’s just begun dancing her way through life and the world. Big Apple Dreams Young started her journey at age ten at a dance studio in Charlotte. She continued her… Continue reading…
College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Gina Kim as Assistant Professor of East Asian Art History. Dr. Kim is an art historian whose research focuses on modern and contemporary East Asian visual culture and media in transnational circulation. Her work engages broader questions of borderland imperialism, diaspora, and feminist… Continue reading…
College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Varun Saxena as Lecturer in Game Design and Production. Varun Saxena is a game designer, writer, and educator currently based in Greensboro, where he is a Post-MFA Fellow in Interactive Media at UNCG, teaching classes… Continue reading…
Bold student creativity shines in UNC Greensboro’s Pubantz Artists in Residence program. Among the 2025–26 cohort, Honors student and percussionist Madison Karan presents “Apotheosis,” a striking multimedia novel that weaves music, writing, and wearable art to explore humanity’s relationship with artificial intelligence.
