The Minerva Statue, sculpted by Jim Barnhill (MFA 1982), was a gift of the Class of 1953 on their fiftieth anniversary. It is located on campus between Elliott University Center and College Avenue.
Statue of Minerva
Tribute to our start as a women's college and represents our strong academics.
This statue is Minerva, the Goddess of Wisdom. Spiro, the Spartan mascot, represents UNCG athletics while Minerva represents academics. Minerva is featured on the diploma and on the school seal.
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