Gavin J. Smith and Mary Mertz-Smith

Applause! New Scholarship endowment for UNCG Theatre

Gavin J. Smith ’82 MFA credits his UNCG experience with launching his multi-decade career in the entertainment industry. Now, he and his wife, Mary Mertz-Smith, are establishing the Gavin J. Smith and Mary C. Mertz-Smith Scholarship Endowment in Theatre Design and Technical Production with a planned gift. Read the full… Continue reading…

Photo of Bob Hansen, former Associate Dean, College of Arts and Science and Theatre History Professor.

Robert C. Hansen Scholarship Endowment in Theatre Education

Bob Hansen gave 34 years of service to UNC Greensboro. Now in retirement, he continues to give through creating the Robert C. Hansen Scholarship Endowment in Theatre Education: “My time at UNCG was a very satisfying experience. I feel well-rewarded. It’s a delight to see the accomplishments of students and… Continue reading…

Milstein Fund for Interdisciplinary Art and Social Practice

Prominent arts supporters Victoria Carlin Milstein and Ron Milstein have established the Victoria and Ron Milstein Fund for Interdisciplinary Art and Social Practice. The fund provides support to bring an eminent artist to campus each year who is a leader in the field of Art and Social Practice. “We are… Continue reading…

The Hugh Hysell Scholarship Endowment

There’s nothing like a show on Broadway, and Hugh Hysell ’88 BFA likely had a hand in some of your favorites. The successful Tony Award winning actor, marketer, and producer has enjoyed a rich, varied career in show business – one he never imagined when he attended UNC Greensboro. “I… Continue reading…