HHS Trick or Treat Trail

The School of Health and Human Sciences invites all UNCG students to trick or treat with us! When and Where: October 31 from 2:30-4:30pm, followed by a party in the Advising Center lounge until 5:30pm!  All UNCG students are welcome! Costumes are highly encouraged but not required. Already in HHS?… Continue reading…

Asya Settle with Child Care Program

Yeong-Jun Seo

Yeong-Jun (YJ) Seo spent most of his childhood playing ice hockey – including in the 2018 Winter Olympics where he competed on the South Korean team in PyeongChang. However, the UNC Greensboro kinesiology doctoral student says his biggest challenge wasn’t competing on the world stage but stepping off it. “As I transitioned out of the… Continue reading…

Angelo Boone, Eleyan Sawafta, and Madeline Kujabi

“Brave Enough to Be It”* New Directions for PCS Programs

This semester, Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) implements new programs at the bachelor’s and master’s levels that will now highlight three interrelated areas of focus, Sustainability and Climate Change, Social Justice, and Community Engagement.

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.