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HHS Students Attend United Nations

It was very interesting and empowering. It was amazing to see experts from all across the world come together for these sessions.  Nida Qamar, Public Health Education student

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New Camp Proves Inspiring for Greensboro Girls 

By Sarah Newell For two days during spring break, 50 elementary-aged girls tried new physical activities and games in a welcoming, empowering environment at UNC Greensboro.  They were part of the inaugural Active Girls-Healthy Girls Spring Break Camp, which was held by UNCG’s Center for Women’s Health and Wellness with… Continue reading…

iGrow Up Study Team

iGrowUP study a partnership at HHS

Once a child becomes overweight or obese, it’s very difficult to reverse that trajectory. There’s more attention now on what you can do early in life to prevent weight problems.

Pre med advising with Robin Maxwell

Students excel in UNCG’s pre-med programs

this wall is packed with invaluable resources, including year-to-year course advising, summer internship opportunities, and extensive information on what medical schools seek in prospective students. Daniel Araya, biology major

Project ACCESS Day Care

UNCG Offers Free Child Care to Qualifying Students with Grant

Finding out about this grant has truly been life changing for my family in so many ways. The fact that students have a good place where their child can go and learn while they’re continuing their education is so vital. Jennifer Aikey, a music education doctoral student

Omar Sufian, Fulbright student

Fulbright student from Libya finds a home in PCS

It was just because of the way the educational system of Libya was organized when I was in high school. The education system decides what students study based on their grades. Nothing I wanted was conceivable at the time. Omar Sufian, a student at UNCG

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Women Making a Difference in Science at HHS 

Women in science are celebrated internationally on Feb. 11, but at the UNCG School of Health and Human Sciences, women are involved in significant science and scientific leadership year-round. This research includes lab work, field work, independent study, interdisciplinary projects, and community partners.   

Morning workout in Kaplan Center

Tips to Stay Healthy in the New Year

It’s not a bad thing that there’s this one time of year for these goals because a lot of people are thinking about making those changes. Dr. Maher, an associate professor of Kinesiology