UNC Greensboro Athletics: UNCG Athletes To Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Title IX Throughout 2022

Greensboro NC

24 January, 2022

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Press release from UNC Greensboro Athletics: 1/24/2022 9:19:00 AM Story Links GREENSBORO, N.C. – In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, which takes place on June 23, 2022, the UNC Greensboro (UNCG) Athletics department is planning a year-long salute to honor the accomplishments of current and former female student-athletes. Since Title IX was enacted in 1972, the lives of millions of girls and women have been positively impacted, and the University will be honoring Spartans over the next 12 months, highlighting their contributions to the athletics department, campus community, and society by providing a 360-degree view of their journey and educating our audiences. "Over 125 years ago, UNCG was founded as a women's institution for higher education," said UNCG Director of Athletics Brian Mackin. "We have a distinction unlike any other school in our state – with a long history of successful female student-athletes who have achieved greatness in the hallowed halls of athletic fame, as professional athletes, Olympians, coaches, educators, and leaders in business and industry. "The skills and lessons learned on the field are lessons that apply to life, and the friends made being part of a team last a lifetime. We look forward to a year of celebrating the achievements of Spartans throughout the year, and to inspiring the next generation of female athletes." Throughout 2022, UNCG Athletics will share impactful stories in multiple formats, across a variety of platforms – including long-form reporting, documentary storytelling, podcasts with current UNCG student-athletes, along with features across UNCG's various digital and social platforms: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook UNCG fans, donors, alumni and supporters are encouraged to engage in the storytelling process, and to shine a light on the female athlete contributions that have helped build the UNCG athletic department while highlighting their many triumphs and continued challenges. Sharing the knowledge, history, and impact of Title IX with the rest of the world can inspire women across the globe. Over the years, the positive impact of intercollegiate women's athletics has been transformational, powerful, and produced tremendous leaders who are role models for today's youth. About UNC Greensboro UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 40 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both high research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. About UNCG Athletics Comprised of 17 Division I teams, UNCG Athletics is a member of the NCAA's Southern Conference (SoCon), the fifth-oldest conference at the Division I level. UNCG teams include eight men's and nine women's NCAA-sanctioned sports. Men's basketball has made fourNCAA Tournament appearances since 1996, with the most recent appearance being in 2021. Also, in 2021, the UNCG softball and men's soccer programs participated in the NCAA Tournament. Men's soccer has won five NCAA Division III National Championships while both men's golf and women's soccer have won back-to-back SoCon Championships entering the 2019-20 academic year. For 15 consecutive years, multiple UNCG teams have been recognized in the top 10% nationally for academic success by the NCAA. Notable alumni include four-time EuroLeague champion Kyle Hines, ESPN analyst Alejandro Moreno, Olympic Gold medalist Paul Chelimo, MLB scout Mike Rikard, and Golf Channel anchor Todd Lewis. For more information, visit uncg.spartans.com Print Friendly Version This press release was produced by UNC Greensboro Athletics. The views expressed here are the author's own.