Mona Flynn

Kinesiology student uses yoga therapy to help area immigrants and refugees

“Yoga therapy is not just physical practice,” says Mona Flynn, third- year Ed.D. candidate in kinesiology. “People tend to equate yoga with posture, but there’s so much more it has to offer. I want yoga to be recognized for its worth, as both a restorative practice and a preventative one.”

Welcome New Faculty and Staff – 2022

Welcome Julie Boyer, Bobbi Edwards, Erin Fox, Chauncey Greene, Brooke Holt, Sarah Newell, Albert Sandoval, April Taylor, Christie Tongier, and Johnette Walser

Sena Crutchley, Vicki Knight

Gender Affirming Communication Program Helps Clients Find Their Voice

Sena Crutchley didn’t set out to become a specialist in gender affirming voice work. When she joined UNC Greensboro’s Communication Sciences and Disorders Department (CSD) in 2007, the University already had an established program housed within the Speech and Hearing Center.

High School senior practices taekwondo

Making Kids Feel Like Part of a Community

A rare moment of quiet falls over the dozen Dudley High School freshmen seated in a circle in Coach Mitchell’s physical education class. It’s Tuesday, so the class is being led by UNCG’s Michael Hemphill, Jeremy Rinker, and Omari Dyson.

Amy Myers

Visiting an Audiologist Isn’t Something to Fear

Imagine being newly retired and excited to embrace hobbies. As the days go on, you begin to notice difficulty hearing some of your favorite sounds. This scenario can be an unfortunate reality for many people, with an estimated 15% of adults in the U.S. experiencing difficulty hearing.

Jennifer Baddour

HDFS Alumna Emphasizes Importance of Mental Health

At just 13 years old, people began to notice that Jennifer Baddour ’96 had a natural inclination for listening and supporting others. After being nominated to serve as a peer supporter in junior high, she learned skills and gained experience guiding young people through challenging times.

Jaden Lassiter

Student Fuses Kinesiology and Business to Fuel his Passion

Kinesiology senior Jaden Lassiter knows that increasing his skillset is the best way to get ahead in a competitive job market. He wanted to have a career in the health industry, but at the end of his junior year, he thought he should do something to make himself more marketable.

Welcome Students 2022

WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE! We’re happy to see everyone at UNC Greensboro. We are excited to see so many new students, and extend a warm welcome to all of you returning for another year.

Madeleine Meinhold

Madeleine Meinhold Takes Summer Job as Hoppers Nutritionist

UNCG’s Madeleine Meinhold BS ’19, MS ’21, is an alumna and assistant professor of nutrition in the School of Health and Human Sciences. But her summer job this year finds her working for the Pittsburgh Pirates as the dietician and nutritionist for the Greensboro Grasshoppers.