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UNCG and NCAT Joint Master’s of Social Work student Htay Meh’s experiences, especially as a first-generation student,

Kennedy Strong, a Public Health Education student, is the 2025 student recipient of the Gladys Strawn Bullard award.

I want to work in public health advocacy. Doing work in marginalized and underserved communities is my goal. With Dr. Michael Perko, he helped me to establish what I wanted to do, and that also led me to meeting other wonderful professors of the Public Health (Education) Department, like Professor (Suzanne) Hunt.

Club founded by HHS students provides opportunities in health fields

Being able to bring clinical and personal experiences to the classroom, the students respond to that.

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Professor Kelly Harrington recently received the 2025 North Carolina Association of Supervisors in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (NCASSPA) Supervisor of the Year Award at the organization’s annual conference. This award recognizes Professor Harrington’s outstanding achievements in the area of supervision and clinical education in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Collards are loaded with vitamins and minerals, including beta-carotene, potassium, and vitamin K.

Dr. Mike Perko’s 500 Fist Bumps initiative made more than 1,200 connections among youth athletes, coaches, and officials at a recent high school lacrosse tournament in Greensboro. The teams were challenged to connect with each other on the field for three minutes. Athletes held connection coins with their team’s logo on the front and a QR code on the back, walked to someone they didn’t know, and connected with them by trading coins and scanning the QR codes. In nine minutes, more than 1,200 connections were made, which resulted in breaking down barriers, reducing stress, making friendships and creating a sense of goodwill and sportsmanship.

 A study conducted by Kinesiology Chair Jenny Etnier and National Taiwan Normal University Professor Chang Yu-Kai reveals acute exercise can boost cognitive function by up to 10%, regardless of age.

The Gerontology Program hosted “Timeless Talks” at UNCG’s Weatherspoon Art Museum in February. The intergenerational program featured an undergraduate Gerontology class, the Museum, and older community members. Students and participants walked through gallery exhibits sharing perspectives on the art and memories of their life experiences. The event included 25 undergraduate students and 14 community members. It’s expected to be held again in the fall.