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  • Tues. Feb. 9, 4:00 PM – 5:30: “Realizing Nonviolence Resilience” Book Author Panel Discussion 

    Topic: “Realizing Nonviolent Resilience” Time and Date: Tuesday, February 9, 4:00 PM- 5:30 Zoom: https://uncg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrd-mprD0vE9anns6glF1qANsaGSdAjYZ4 Join the Peace and Conflict Studies Department for a Colloquial series discussion of the October 2020 release of Realizing Nonviolent Resilience: Neoliberalism, Societal Trauma, and Marginalized Voice (New York: Peter Lang,2020), edited by UNCG Professor, Jeremy A. Rinker and clinical…

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  • 9th Annual Faculty Women of Color in the Academy National Conference

    Through generous support from Dean Mattacola’s Office, the UNCG School of Health and Human Sciences is now a Silver Sponsor for the 9th Annual Faculty Women of Color in the Academy Conference hosted by Virginia Tech! This conference is a unique educational and professional opportunity for indigenous and women of color in higher education to network, engage,…

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  • Centering Black Voices

    Centering Black Voices

    Jocelyn R. Smith Lee, now an assistant professor of human development and family studies at UNC Greensboro, was interviewing a young man in Baltimore. It was part of her work as a doctoral research assistant, examining how young Black men transition from childhood to adulthood in communities where they’re disconnected from traditional school-to-work pathways.

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  • VIRTUAL HHS SPEAKER SERIES: BRINGING A RACE EQUITY LENS TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES

    VIRTUAL HHS SPEAKER SERIES: BRINGING A RACE EQUITY LENS TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES

    The HHS Virtual speaker series will showcase the research and community engagement activities of black faculty and staff, and  faculty and staff of color.

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  • What are my Choices

    What are my Choices

    Dr. Jared McGuirt thinks we should pay more attention to billboards. “Advertisements in our environment have simple messaging; the graphics are very intentional. These companies know what they’re doing,”

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  • HHS Class of 2020

    HHS Class of 2020

    What a journey it has been for our HHS Spartans. They have navigated a pandemic, kept up with classes and research, and made an impact in our communities.

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  • PIVOT POINT

    PIVOT POINT

    Dr. Diya Abdo calls COVID-19 “anything but the great equalizer.” As the pandemic unfolded in the United States, many people bemoaned quarantine and self-isolation, but as the director of the UNCG Center for New North Carolinians points out, those are luxuries that many others can’t afford.

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  • Meet the School of Health and Human Sciences new faculty and staff!

    Meet the School of Health and Human Sciences new faculty and staff!

    We are proud to introduce our newest faculty and staff members to the School of Health and Human Sciences. They offer a range of expertise and their collective accomplishments are invaluable. We are excited about their future impact on the work of HHS.

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  • Researchers study link between nutrition and COVID-19

    Researchers study link between nutrition and COVID-19

    Dr. Seth Armah and Dr. Maryanne Perrin have spent a lot of time lately with toenails. The research duo are using clippings in a leading-edge study to investigate the contribution of selenium and zinc to the severity of COVID-19 infection.

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  • GENETIC COUNSELING PROGRAM CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY

    GENETIC COUNSELING PROGRAM CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY

    This year, the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program at UNC Greensboro celebrates its 20th anniversary.

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  • Researchers adapt in face of pandemic

    Researchers adapt in face of pandemic

    The shift to online in March didn’t just affect classroom instruction or student activities. Faculty research – much of which involves community partners, human subjects, labwork, focus groups, and interviews – also shifted in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • PROFESSOR’S SCHOLARSHIP AIMS TO ADDRESS EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN HHS

    PROFESSOR’S SCHOLARSHIP AIMS TO ADDRESS EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN HHS

    For Crystal Dixon, diversity and inclusion cannot exist without equity. In 2019, she was appointed by the dean as chair of HHS’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee – her first task? Including the word “equity” in the title. She wanted to ensure the committee was embracing the concept of equity in their efforts.

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  • Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar

    Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar

    Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson has been selected as a 2020 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar and will attend this virtual event in early August.

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  • MINORITY FACULTY RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

    MINORITY FACULTY RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

    In the School of Health and Human Sciences, we remain committed to actively engaging in challenging those systems that engage in systemic and structural racism and violence against those who are marginalized, disenfranchised, and oppressed. Our dedicated and experienced minority faculty are nationally and internationally recognized.

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  • Faculty and Staff Awards – 2020

    Faculty and Staff Awards – 2020

    Congratulations!

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