The UNCG Center for Women’s Health and Wellness and the city of Greensboro’s Parks and Recreation Department are partnering to host the city’s first National Girls and Women in Sports Day of Play on Feb. 1, 2025
’98 alum Chris Wilson, who earned his B.S. in Leisure Services Management, was recently recognized by the N.C. Recreation and Park Association with a Fellow Award at its annual conference. The award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in the recreation movement and unselfish devotion in the service of professional leadership.
Infants who were fed formula, introduced early to other foods before 4 months of age, fed on a schedule, and/or whose parents watched television while feeding, are at risk for more rapid weight gain in the first year of life
There is strong scientific evidence that the risks of engaging in moderate-intensity exercise during pregnancy are very low for healthy individuals. Moreover, physical activity during pregnancy benefits a pregnant woman’s overall health.
Photos from the HHS Trick or Treat Trail 2024!
Public Health Education Professor Dr. Sharon Morrison and her former undergrad research assistant, Nathan Dang (’24) were recently recognized by the North Carolina Hmong Women Association.
UNCG alum Dr. Jay A. Mancini passed away on Oct. 10, 2024. Mancini, 75, was a lifelong friend of the University and the School of Health and Human Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. from UNCG in 1977 in Child Development and Family Relations (HDFS).
Kinesiology Professor Dr. Ben Dyson and former Ph.D. Student Yu Kai Chang were recently inducted as Fellows into the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK). Fellows are nominated by their peer fellows, evaluated by a membership committee according to criteria set forth in the Academy’s bylaws, voted into membership by the voting members of the Academy, and then inducted at a ceremony held at the association’s annual meeting.
This is about helping families whose lives have been turned upside-down, Their pets are a comfort – they’re a part of the family
Jessica Arias ’23 Department of Peace and Conflict Studies alumna and the director of the Burlington Animal Services
“Infancy is a very important life stage. It’s a highly developmental phase, and it’s a phase of immense opportunities. At the same time, any vulnerabilities during this phase can have a lifelong impact.” Dr. Jigna Dharod, UNCG Department of Nutrition professor.
