Lexi Kier was recently selected as a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Research Scholar. She is a doctoral student in public health education with a focus on athlete well-being. She became interested in the topic following an injury she experienced as a high school basketball player.

Doctoral Student Looks to Impact Public Health Policy, Mental Health

For Lexi Kier, sport has always been more than competition — it’s an intersection of joy and loss, community and pressure, and resilience and vulnerability. As a doctoral student in public health education at UNC Greensboro, she is building a research agenda that challenges how institutions understand athletes, particularly Black athletes.

Susanna Barton Graduation

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.

Paper Chase method of collaborative research writing.

Learning a Collaborative Approach to Research Writing

When you’re a faculty member or a student, writing a paper that will be published in a respected academic journal takes time and effort, and can be daunting. A collaborative, team approach with others interested in similar research can make the process easier, as well as more fun and engaging.

Caregiver helping elderly woman in home.

Helping Caregivers Find Their Identity and Support

Caregivers often face stress, isolation, and difficult decisions. Having a space where they can learn, ask questions, and connect with others in similar situations helps reduce that burden.

Viktor Burlaka advancing mental health care in Ukraine

Advancing Mental Health Care in Ukraine and Beyond

Clinical psychologist and UNCG Social Work professor Dr. Viktor Burlaka has dedicated more than 20 years to improving mental health in vulnerable populations—a passion that began after earning his bachelor’s degree in Kyiv, Ukraine.