Campaign News

Bain Scholarships will support UNCG Athletics, master of public affairs

UNCG alumnus John Bain and his late wife, Anita, recognized higher education as the key to success in life. Now John is honoring Anita’s memory by helping ensure Spartans will succeed for generations to come.  John graduated in 1975 with a BA in political science and…

Let the music play! At UNCG, new scholarship in collaborative piano

Imagine a world without music! For Ruth Heyd ’99 and Stephanie Frazier, that would be unthinkable.  Music plays continuously most days in their Greensboro home, so when the couple began thinking about where they wanted to designate some substantial gifts, it was natural for them to…

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies professorship named for Kadis’ granddaughters

“The more we change, the more we have to learn,” says Claudia Kadis ’65. Her new gift will establish the Dylan Rose Kadis and Eloise Hall Kadis Distinguished Professorship in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) and will represent the bulk of an expected $1 million…

New ‘rescue fund’ helps Spartans stay in school

The Seeker Rescue Fund at UNC Greensboro will provide relief to students whose education may be at risk due to a short-term lack of resources. Susan Seeker Jones ’78 and Jim Jones Jr. hope that their $125,000 gift will inspire others to support UNCG’s scholars. Susan…

Douglas, Fischer honored by Triad’s Association of Fundraising Professionals

Spartans Mae Douglas and Beth Fischer were honored on this year’s National Philanthropy Day. Each year the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Triad Chapter recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations from across the region for their philanthropic contributions that “Change the Triad with a Giving Heart.”  UNCG…