From Campus to Career: Alumni Wins & City Highlights You’ll Love!
NCSU: New Mind Alumni Wins 2nd Place in E-sports Tournament
- Juliette and Penxiang share their thoughts on what’s it’s like as a member in the Esports club. On Mar 21-23 the club hosted a tournament for 5 different games with 6 collaborating universities across North Carolina.
- Prior UPP (a longstanding program at New Mind) student Penxiang plays the role of jungler on NC State’s League of Legends team, who won 2nd place overall!
- Congrats to all participating teams 🎉It’s incredible Penxiang can support his team in a 2nd language and manage his school work–no easy feat. The esports club brings together students who often primarily socialize online out into the real world to form lasting connections.
UNCW: Kayaking, Battleships and the Beach at Wilmington
Last weekend, our University Performance Program (UPP) at NC State took students on a much-needed break from academics and city life, heading to Wilmington, North Carolina for a day full of new experiences.
🌿 Kayaking at Greenfield Lake – For many, it was their first time paddling a kayak. From nervous beginners to confident paddlers, they embraced the challenge and were excited to spot turtles and birds along the way.
⚓ Exploring the Battleship North Carolina – Walking through the historic ship gave students a glimpse into the lives of past sailors, making history come alive in a way that books never could.
🏖️ Unwinding at Carolina Beach – Beach time was the highlight for all! Collecting seashells, playing Spikeball, and watching the sunset over the ocean made for a perfect ending to the day.
It’s always rewarding to see students step outside their comfort zones, connect with nature, and create lasting memories.
UNCG: World-Renowned Pianist Lang Lang Performs in Greensboro
- Renowned pianist Lang Lang performed at UNCG Auditorium on March 15, 2025, as part of the UNC Greensboro Concert and Lecture Series.
- Acclaimed by The New York Times as “the hottest artist on the classical music planet,” Lang Lang collaborates with top conductors and orchestras worldwide.
- Beyond performing, he founded the Lang Lang International Music Foundation in 2008 to nurture young pianists and promote music education globally.
UNCW Alumni Wins $1,000,000 Prize in Film Contest
UNCW is known for it’s incredible film school, and one of it’s graduates Dylan Bradshaw, just won the 2025 Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest with his ad “Abduction” — created with his best friend Nate Norell. The commercial was aired live at the Superbowl.
“Stay true to yourself. The world will catch up.” – Pharrell Williams 🎼