Nutrition student gets hands-on research experience with iGrow project
Being a part of research has shown me the groundwork, evidence, and real people behind those numbers. As a dietitian, it makes my recommendations a lot more credible.
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Peace and Conflict Studies Grad Plans to Improve Medical Care
A degree in Peace and Conflict Studies may not seem like the typical foundation for someone who is planning to go to medical school. But for UNCG graduate Elizabeth Page it was the ideal fit.
First Graduate of Human Health Sciences Plans to Improve Health Care
When Arnav Gandhi earns his degree from UNCG this week, he won’t just be one of the University’s graduates. He’ll be the first graduate of the Human Health Sciences bachelor’s degree.
Faculty and Staff Awards – 2025
The School of Health and Human Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of our faculty and staff awards.
Kinesiology Students, Professor Study Benefits Of Exercise And Aging
We think that if that (protein) is released in response to exercise, and we exercise consistently, then we’re going to have higher levels of BDNF (a protein) that could result in some protective effects.
Active Girls Healthy Girls Camp Shows Movement for Joy
Our camp provides adolescent girls with a safe and exciting environment to try new activities and learn ways to overcome possible barriers to physical activity
PE Class of 1975 Shows How to Make an Impact
For 50 years, members of UNCG’s Physical Education class of 1975 held onto coursework notes, textbooks from their time at the University, old uniforms and jackets, and photos showing them with their classmates.
Human Development and Family Studies professor receives UNCG advising award
The UNCG Advising Excellence awards recognize the commitments of faculty and staff who make significant contributions to student success through the delivery of exemplary academic advising. Dr. Anne Fletcher is this year’s faculty advisor recipient.
Associate Dean of Research Leerkes RECEIVES UNCG Research Award
Human Development and Family Studies Professor and HHS Associate Dean for Research Dr. Esther Leerkes has built an influential body of work. She is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking studies on maternal sensitivity to infant distress as a predictor of child social emotional outcomes. Her findings have paved the way for subsequent studies linking early infant experiences to child emotional regulation, academic performance, and mental health.
Human Health Sciences Program Helps Students Discover Careers They Love
The Human Health Science degree serves as a great option for those seeking to ‘find themselves’ – students who know they want to pursue a career in healthcare but may have been unsuccessful in pinpointing a specific option.