Catherine Ennis

Dr. Catherine Ennis (‘77 MS) (Posthumous) – Lifetime Legacy Award

In Dr. Ennis’s 44-year professional career, she taught physical education at elementary and secondary schools and universities. She coached field hockey and lacrosse at Duke and University of Richmond. She spent 34 years working as a researcher, scholar, physical education teacher educator. Dr. Ennis devoted all her energy, talent, and… Continue reading…

Denise Blanchfield

Denise Blanchfield (BS ’13 UNCG)

Community and Therapeutic Recreation Ms. Blanchfield received a Bachelor of Science degree in Community and Therapeutic Recreation in 2013 with a specialization in therapeutic recreation. She currently works at Cone Health as a Recreation Therapist where she works with inpatient acute crisis stabilization for children and youth. She is also… Continue reading…

Monica Williams Harrison

Monica Williams Harrison (MSW ’05)

Social Work Ms. Harrison is an alumna of the Joint Masters in Social Work Class of 2005. She has been a trailblazer in social work through her work in integrated health care where clients’ medical issues are seen in context with their behavioral health symptoms. She has worked in intensive… Continue reading…

Betria Stinson

Betria Stinson (MPH ’06 UNCG)

Public Health Education Ms. Stinson earned a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education in 2004 and a Master’s in Public Health in 2006 here at UNCG. As an undergraduate, Ms. Stinson participated in research opportunities and went on to publish her research findings, a very rare accomplishment for an… Continue reading…

Elizabeth Lackey

Dr. Elizabeth Lackey (MS ’08 UNCG)

Peace and Conflict Studies Dr. Lackey earned a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies at UNCG in 2008. She later earned a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University. She has always been committed to justice and peacebuilding in every aspect of her life. It has… Continue reading…

Jane Stout, Alumni Award Recipient

Jane Stout (MS ’82 UNCG)

Nutrition Ms. Stout earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Education from UNCG in 1973 and a Master’s degree in Food, Nutrition and Institution Management in 1982. She taught Home Economics in High Point city schools for a handful of years before finding her dual passion in her current… Continue reading…

Cathy Tamsburg

Cathy Tamsberg (MS ’78)

Kinesiology Rev. Tamsberg received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education at UNCG in 1975. She went on receive a Master’s degree in Physical Education at the University of Wisconsin in 1978 where she also served as the Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach. While on service trips to Appalachia in the… Continue reading…

Shuntay McCoy

Dr. Shuntay McCoy (PhD ’13 UNCG)

Human Development and Family Studies Dr. McCoy received a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies at UNCG in 2013 and is currently an Assistant Professor on the tenure-track in the Department of Counseling and Human Services at Old Dominion University. She began her professional career as a school social… Continue reading…

Teresa Cox, Alumni Award Recipient

Dr. Teresa Cox (EdD ’14 UNCG)

Gerontology Program Fittingly for a Gerontology pacesetter, Dr. Cox started her academic career later in life than is traditional. She received a Master of Science in Gerontology in 2004. She is also a 2014 recipient of a Doctor of Education in Kinesiology. While still a student, she served as Wellness… Continue reading…