Human Health Sciences Program Director Dr. Jeannette Wade was selected to attend the four-week BRIDGES program at UNC this fall. She is the only representative from UNCG to attend.
The new master’s program comes from UNCG’s School of Health and Human Sciences Department of Sport Management and Recreational Therapy, formerly known as the Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation.
Sometimes alumni connections can give an aspiring health care worker the perfect boost to propel them into their careers.
Masters student Camrahn Jamison is the recipient of one of two 2026 National Student Scholarship Awards from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
Compiled by Sarah Newell Each year the School of Health and Human Sciences recognizes outstanding faculty and staff with several awards. Please find a description of each award. Congratulations to the 2025-26 awardees. The Mary Frances Stone Teaching Award: Dr. Jeannette Wade, Human Health Sciences Program Dr. Jeannette Wade’s teaching is grounded in… Continue reading…
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… Continue reading…
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… Continue reading…
“I want to be the person to help bridge the gap.”
