Featured Stories & News
Featured Stories
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Nutrition’s Dr. Perrin on Human Milk Banking
In early 2022, one of the three major infant formula producers in the United States stopped production at a plant because of possible bacterial contamination that may have caused several infant deaths. Compounded with the ongoing global supply chain crisis, the shutdown caused a severe shortage of infant formula.
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Q&A on the Russia-Ukraine Conflict with Dr. Ali Askerov of Peace and Conflict Studies
When Russia invaded the country of Ukraine in February of this year, many were shocked by the Russian invasion in the United States and elsewhere. In this Q&A, Dr. Ali Askerov shares his insight into this on-going conflict.
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‘Something Greater’ For Public Health
From working as a field data collector with the Center for Housing and Community Studies (CHCS) to interning with the New Arrival Institute, Burnett applied public health principles to make real-world impact in the community — all while maintaining a 3.9 GPA.
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A MISSION TO SERVE AND A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
This peace and conflict studies graduate student is well on her way. One look at her seven-page curriculum vitae full of accolades, service, and global experience, and you would know that this Spartan is a leader in the making.
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MEET PHD STUDENT, BUSINESS OWNER, AND DIETITIAN BASHEERAH ENAHORA
In the early 2000s, Basheerah Enahora was living in Chicago and had a successful career in food marketing. She had worked for top companies, including Kraft Foods, and risen to the rank of senior brand manager at Golden County Foods. Still, something was missing from her professional pursuits.
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HOW PUBERTY CAN IMPACT TEENS’ KNEES
Puberty may evoke a range of memories, from acne to awkward moments. But chances are, this uncomfortable time period may not make you think immediately of your knees. Maybe it should. Research suggests that some of the physical changes females first experience during puberty may contribute to their risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
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Prescribing the Arts for Older Adult Health
Dr. Shreeniwas – Human Development and Family Studies Professor – recently won National Endowment for the Arts funding to see if a practice called social prescribing for the arts, or SPA, could be effective as part of the U.S. healthcare system, particularly for older adults.
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Sexual Health and the Pandemic
Dr. Jennifer Toller Erausquin and fellow researchers were putting the final touches on a public health survey they would pilot for the World Health Organization when a stunning event took precedence: the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Phys Ed Alumna Leaves Legacy on the Court and in the Classroom
If you attended a UNCG Women’s Basketball game in the early-mid 1970s, you likely would have seen Rita Wiggs ‘75, jersey number 33. Since graduating she has continued her passion for basketball, coaching at several institutions before becoming the first full-time commissioner of the USA South Athletic Conference, where she would serve for 16 years.
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NANCY ADAMS, a UNCG Alumna, was NC’S FIRST GENETIC COUNSELOR
Nancy James Adams ’60, ’77 MS has worked longer as a genetic counselor than anyone else in this state. That’s because this UNC Greensboro alumna was the very first.
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Public Health Student Selected for Prestigious UN Program
“I’ve never cried in an interview before, but I was so moved by the conversation and personal connection,” said UNCG doctoral student Mohammed Jibriel. “I knew UNCG was the right place for me.” Little did he know how right it would turn out to be.
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NBA Player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Inspires Speech-Language Pathologists
Professional basketball player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist visited UNC Greensboro’s campus on Feb. 1 to speak to students in the Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders (CSD) about his past, present, and future journey as a person who stutters.
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HDFS alumna credits “grace” for fourth degree
The G could stand for a lot of things in Ashley Smith’s life. Take your pick: Gumption. Grief. Graduation. Grace.
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Betty M. Flinchum ’57, ’62 MEd
Studying abroad seems like an obvious choice for many undergraduate students. The opportunity to travel promises new experiences, increased resilience, and greater independence for these young adults. It is an opportunity Dr. Betty M. Flinchum ’57, ’63 MED wants students around the world to take advantage of. When she graduated…
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Melinda Hamrick ’69
When Melinda Hamrick ’69 arrived on UNC Greensboro’s campus in 1965, she didn’t plan on staying. Her heart was set on UNC-Chapel Hill, and she planned to transfer after her first year. “My mother had graduated from UNCG’s commercial program in the 1930s,” reflects Hamrick. “I fully intended to transfer…
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PHE Alum Selected as New Brunswick County Health Director
Brunswick County is pleased to welcome David Howard as the next director of its Health Services department this month. “I’m thoroughly delighted to join the Brunswick County team and I’m honored to serve as their next Health Services director.”
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KIN Professor Weighs In on Water Consumption
“If we drink low amounts of water, we have an increase in secretion of a hormone called arginine vasopressin from the brain that acts on the kidney to reabsorb as much water as possible.”
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Kinesiology Professor Dr. Reifsteck Promotes Student Athlete Wellbeing After Sports
“There’s an assumption that athletes by nature of being athletes know how to be active, but training for a sport isn’t the same thing as exercise for health.”
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PHE Professor Dr. Wyrick Weighs in on Athletes’ Use of Alcohol
Pain control is one of three primary reasons athletes report using alcohol. Though, when it comes to pain, “there’s no evidence that alcohol has medicinal benefits.”
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Dr. Morrison’s Collaborative Research With Refugee Communities
At the beginning of the COVID pandemic, Morrison and her graduate students collaborated with Montagnard leaders and youth to build systems that would help their community weather the storm.
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Maryanne Perrin selected by WHO to help create guidelines for donor human milk banking
Maryanne Perrin is one of 16 people worldwide selected by the World Health Organization to serve on the first Guidelines Development Group to help create global guidelines for human milk banking.
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KIN Department Chair Touts Benefits of Movement for the Mind
“Our data clearly shows that physical activity benefits cognition across the lifespan, just getting up and moving is enough to see the benefit,”
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Associate Professor Despard signs U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief
Social Work Associate Professor Dr. Mathieu Despard was one of 11 people associated with a university or policy institute who signed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, supporting the appeal of President Joe Biden’s Administration to lift an injunction issued by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. The…
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Speech and Hearing Center Now Offers Cochlear Implant Services
The Speech and Hearing Center now offers cochlear implant services for clients. This includes an assessment to determine if a client needs the service, referral to a doctor, activation, programming, and follow-up care.
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Community and Therapeutic Rec Major Has Role to Play at Graduation
Madison “Maddy” Gilhool was selected to lead the graduates at the December commencement in the Turning of the Tassels!
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Vigil for OLUSHOLA “SHOLA” ISHOLA, PCS student, at 4pm November 9, 2022 on College Ave.
What: A campus vigil is planned in Shola’s memory. When and Where: Wednesday, November 9th at 4pm-6pm on College Ave (by the Jackson library). Read announcement from Dean Mattacola and Dr. Fry
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Greensboro’s New Parks and Rec Director Has Strong Ties to HHS
Fleischmann is returning to Greensboro after spending more than three years as the parks and recreation director for the Town of Chapel Hill. Fleischmann previously served in the Greensboro parks department, including deputy director and community recreation services division manager.
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Joint Social Work Doctoral Student Receives Minority Fellowship
Denise Dawson is one of only 25 doctoral recipients to be accepted for the Council on Social Work Education’s (CWSE) Minority Fellowship Program for the 2022-23 year. The fellowship began in October.