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After 86 rejections, UNCG graduate finds hope — and a job — on try No. 87
- Nancy McLaughlin
- May 8, 2026
- May 8, 2026
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Nikolai Tassin celebrates while walking across the stage during UNC Greensboro’s commencement on Friday at First Horizon Coliseum.
Allison Lee Isley, Journal
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Yazan Abul Hawa is tossed up in the air by his friends as they partake in the Palestinian tradition called zaffe following UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday. Zaffe, a Palestinian tradition that involves drumming and dancing, celebrates someone after they have achieved an accomplishment.
Allison Lee Isley, Journal
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Naima Blakely makes a phone call prior to UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
Allison Lee Isley,Journal
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Caroline Noelle Link waves to loved ones during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday.
Allison Lee Isley, Journal
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Students walk to First Horizon Coliseum prior to UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.
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Taylor Cormier adjusts Jasmine Harris’ cap prior to UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Nancy Ramos adjusts Ashley Rocha Ramirez’s cap prior to UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Isabella Sojourner Dodro is greeted by Tamiya Evelyne Broadnax prior to UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Naima Blakely makes a phone call prior to UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Nina Phifer signals to family members prior to UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Griffin McNeil waves to loved ones prior to UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Allyson Joi Baylor cheers during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Sharon Morrison, professor in the Public Health Education Department, and Ratnasingham Shivaji, professor in the Mathematics and Statistics Department, lead the processional of the platform party during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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William Sipe smiles at loved ones in the stands during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Zy’Miracle Kearney sings the national anthem during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Charles Bolton, chair of the Faculty Senate and professor in the History Department, speaks during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam Jr. speaks during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam Jr. speaks during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Pearl Burris-Floyd, a representative from the Board of Governors, speaks during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Pearl Burris-Floyd, a representative from the Board of Governors, presents Jeff Sarbaum, principal lecturer of the Economics Department, with the Teaching Excellence Award during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Four chairs are set aside with bouquets of flowers in memory of students during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Jiyah McLaughlin speaks during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Caroline Noelle Link waves to loved ones during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Aiza Aftab celebrates while walking across the stage during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Aisha Alsalemy waves while walking across the stage during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Kayden Best waves while walking across the stage during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Adam Thomas Gilbert celebrates while walking across the stage during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Bishop Degree cheers for a fellow graduate during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Family members cheer and wave Democratic Republic of Congo flags as a graduate walks across the stage during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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LeVar Strange dances across the stage during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Nikolai Tassin celebrates while walking across the stage during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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People watch a livestream of UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on a screen from the concourse due to lack of space inside on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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First Horizon Coliseum is full of graduates, families and friends during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.
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First Horizon Coliseum is full of graduates, families and friends during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.
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Family members cheer for a graduate during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Members of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority perform a traditional stroll on stage during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Graduates cheer while members of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority perform a traditional stroll on stage during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Graduates cheer while members of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority perform a traditional stroll on stage during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Graduates cheer while members of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority perform a traditional stroll on stage during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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AnnaGrace Berry walks back to her seat with her 5-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever, Lake, after walking across the stage during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Berry, who has had Type 1 diabetes since the age of 4, has had Lake as her diabetic alert dog during her time at UNCG.
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Olivia Dolan (left) applauds in sign language during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Tania Wallaces hugs Ryan Hughes, assistant professor in the School of Education, during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Yazan Abul Hawa is tossed up in the air by his friends as they partake in the Palestinian tradition called zaffe following UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Zaffe, a Palestinian tradition that involves drumming and dancing, celebrates someone after they have achieved an accomplishment.
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Yazan Abul Hawa celebrates with his friend, Moataz Aburahma, following UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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Nikolai Tassin celebrates while walking across the stage during UNC Greensboro’s commencement on Friday at First Horizon Coliseum.
- Allison Lee Isley, Journal
Caroline Noelle Link waves to loved ones during UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday.
- Allison Lee Isley, Journal
Yazan Abul Hawa is tossed up in the air by his friends as they partake in the Palestinian tradition called zaffe following UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday. Zaffe, a Palestinian tradition that involves drumming and dancing, celebrates someone after they have achieved an accomplishment.
- Allison Lee Isley, Journal
Naima Blakely makes a phone call prior to UNC Greensboro’s Commencement on Friday, May 8, 2026, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
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