HHS Trick or Treat Trail!
When:
October 31 from 2:30-4:30pm,
Followed by party in Advising Center lounge until 5:30pm!
UNC Greensboro
Study released on professor’s decade of childcare research
“Latino children are disproportionately affected by poverty, yet before the center (National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families) was founded, there wasn’t much information about what challenges Latino families face with access to child care, We’ve aimed to better understand the landscape for low-income Hispanic families and find the most effective ways to connect this group with accessible and affordable child care and education.”
Alumni awards Reception – 2024
The Health and Human Sciences Alumni awards are held each year during Homecoming week. The School recognizes outstanding alumni and departmental Pacesetter awards. In 2024, the event was held at the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC Greensboro.
Uncg Dean Advocates For Jockey Health And Safety In Horse Racing
In October, Mattacola and some of his UNCG colleagues will participate in HISA’s International Jockey Concussion, Safety and Wellness Conference. Associate Professor Dr. Jeff Milroy and Professor Dr. David Wyrick who will speak about Strategies for Athlete Communications on Mental Health and Safety.
Welcome new HHS staff and faculty!
We want to welcome the following new staff and faculty to the School of Health and Human Sciences for the 2024-25 year.
Mid-career, musician returns to UNCG for degree
I looked to see what UNCG had online, and the first thing that popped up was Peace and Conflict Studies. I never knew that was a career. I thought, ‘That’s my thing: Helping to solve problems,'” said professional musician Lynn Blakey. “I read more about the program and it was what I wanted.
Alumna Fights Teacher Burnout And Gives Kids A Head Start
I’m giving (teachers) the tools to address wellbeing and resilience, but if their environment doesn’t change, then how much of a help or support can that really be? Wellbeing needs to be embedded in everything: their programs, professional development opportunities, and policies overall.
Camp Helps Build Communication Through Horses
Larry Farrer sits astride a stately brown horse with white markings, holding his arms out perpendicular to the ground. His horse walks onto a low platform, then walks off, Farrer still holding his arms up. He has a wide grin on his face.
UNCG Alumna Creates Legacy Through Scholarships
I grew up with a very strong curiosity factor. Woman’s College gave me the life skills, education, motivation, and confidence to pursue that curiosity at many levels. Mary “Bobbi” Miller Carson, class of ’58
HHS 2023-24 Faculty and Staff Awards
The school of Health and Human Sciences recognized its 2023-24 faculty and staff award winners in April. View a full explanation of each award.