Gerontology Professor Talks About the Science of Friendship
Gerontology Professor Dr. Rebecca Adams talks about the science of friendships, and what to do if you’re in an epidemic of loneliness.
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Human Health Sciences Director Selected for State Leadership Training Program
Human Health Sciences Program Director Dr. Jeannette Wade was selected to attend the four-week BRIDGES program at UNC this fall. She is the only representative from UNCG to attend.
Community and Therapeutic Recreation Masters Student Wins National Scholarship
Masters student Camrahn Jamison is the recipient of one of two 2026 National Student Scholarship Awards from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
Alumni Leadership Council member receives state award
Department of Human Development and Family Studies alum Wayne Foster (’01) was recently awarded the inaugural Legacy in Leadership Award from the N.C. Speech, Hearing and Language Association (NCSHLA) for his impact and advocacy in the field. Foster is retired from working with public schools and currently works part-time with… Continue reading…
Peace and Conflict Studies Professor Discusses Ethnic Diversity of Iran
Dr. Ali Askerov has written extensively on topics such as ethnic conflict, terrorism, mediation, peace education, conflict transformation, refugee issues, and structural violence.
Public Health Education Professor Wins Global Excellence Award
Congratulations to Public Health Education Professor Dr. Sharon Morrison, selected as this year’s recipient of the Faculty Global Excellence Award by the UNCG Global Engagement Office. Morrison received this award in part for her work in the community and her research.
Public Health Education Professor Wins Award for Paper
The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) recognized Public Health Education professor Dr. Carrie Rosario with its Sarah Mazelis Paper of the Year for her paper, “Public Enemy #1: How Many More?” The award recognizes the most outstanding health education paper published during the year. Rosario’s paper explores historical and… Continue reading…
Studying abroad changed social work student’s path
Over the past 25 years, UNC Greensboro has produced an impressive 278 Gilman Scholars, the most of any North Carolina university, distinguishing it amongst a select group of high-performing institutions nationwide. The UNCG Gilman Program has directed more than $800,000 to students who are Pell Grant recipients with demonstrated financial need.