Alumni News
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Alumni Leadership Council member receives state award
Department of Human Development and Family Studies alum Wayne Foster (’01) was recently awarded the inaugural Legacy in Leadership Award from the N.C. Speech, Hearing and Language Association (NCSHLA) for his impact and advocacy in the field. Foster is retired from working with public schools and currently works part-time with Cheshire Center of Greensboro, a…
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Human Development and Family Studies Grad Emerges a Leader
Lah “Swee” Paw surprised herself when she stood before a classroom of young learners during her practicum at Davis Elementary School. The self-described introvert once couldn’t have imagined engaging a group of children on her own, but on this day, she confidently led them through a lesson and then jumped in to help them trace…
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Communication Sciences and Disorders Grad Becomes the Change He Wants to See
“I want to be the person to help bridge the gap.”
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alumnae Help Children with Special Needs in Guilford County
One of the things that makes GCPA stand out, according to Executive Director Ma’Kayla Jefcoat, is that its programs are for children from birth to 3 years old. “A lot of other programs start at age 2,” she says. “But 80% of brain growth happens in birth-to-three. Two is a late start to be going into early…
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Lifelong Educator, UNCG Supporter Sarah Shoffner Passes Away
Alumna and Professor Emerita Dr. Sarah Shoffner, 86, dedicated more than six decades of her life to UNC Greensboro. The recent passing of this mentor and lifelong supporter of UNCG impacted many.
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Alumna found her niche in gerontological nutrition
After starting her career as a professional ballet dancer, Shelby Rodriguez faced a turning point. Knowing she wanted a new path that directly addressed nutrition issues, she turned to UNC Greensboro’s School of Health and Human Sciences to pursue a B.S. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, a choice that helped her become board-certified specialist in…
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Gerontology Alumna has Grand Plans
Everyone ages, but not everyone prepares for it. UNCG alumna Susanna Barton helps caregivers, as well as those who are entering that stage of life.