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HHS Students Welcome Incoming Class of 2022
NAV1GATE is a New Student Convocation with the goal of helping students to get to know the opportunities here at UNC Greensboro and in the School of HHS This fall, Alex Best, Caroline Elmore, Marilyn Hohl, and Shemeka Thorpe welcomed our incoming HHS class of 2022. Alex Best Undergraduate major: Kinesiology, Graduate major: Master of…
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Dr. Wineburg, of Social Work, Featured in UNCG Magazine
https://uc.uncg.edu/magazine/2019_spring/features/#wineburg
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Graduation
For additional information about University graduation, please see UNCG Commencement Central.
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Dr. Tom Martinek: Using Sports to Help Underserved Kids
Although he had already made important strides researching learned helplessness and the effect of the perception of teachers on children in physical education, Dr. Tom Martinek Sr. wanted to do more. So, he made a change.
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Staff Appreciation – 2019
HHS staff gathered in February 2019 for awards and a luncheon hosted by the School. “We thank you for everything you do. It does not go unnoticed.”— Dean David, 2019
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Peace and Conflict Studies Program Ranked 2nd
The Social Work Degree Guide ranks the Bachelor of Peace and Conflict Studies program second in 2019 in the field of negotiation and conflict management.
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HHS Researchers Collaborate to Fight Childhood Obesity
The United States has an obesity epidemic, and the impact is expanding. According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, approximately 40 percent of American adults are obese. That struggle comes with increased risks for a host of illnesses.
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HHS McNair Scholars – 2018
The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is an initiative of the United States Department of Education. The goal of the McNair Program is to increase the enrollment of students, from historically under represented groups, in science and graduate programs across the country. Ronald McNair was a physicist and astronaut. He died in the Space…
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Food Recovery Network at UNCG
The Food Recovery Network is an extensive network of college student groups across the nation who are passionate about fighting hunger and food waste in their communities.
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New Faculty and Staff – Fall 2018
New Faculty and Staff – Fall 2018
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Homecoming 2018
A few photos from the HHS table on Homecoming weekend 2018 ! Jonathan Lucas, HHS Alumni Association Board, and Bob Strack Homecoming crowd HHS table at Homecoming manned by Larissa Witmer and Jonathan Lucas Rebecca Hoggarth mans a table for the CSD Speech Pathology Program Health Coaches HHS table at Homecoming
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Keep Calm and Cool on Medical Care at the Falmouth Road Race
What if I told you that you could save someone’s life with just a tub filled with ice and water? While some people might be skeptical, if you were to ask any of the runners treated for Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS) throughout the history of the Falmouth Road Race, I think they would agree.
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Welcome! HHS Students – 2018
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HHS Announces New Joint PhD in Social Work Between UNCG and NC A&T
https://news.uncg.edu/unc-system-approves-joint-phd-in-social-work/
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Dr. Mike Perko from PHE Honored with the 2018 UNC System Teaching Award
https://news.uncg.edu/mike-perko-excellence-teaching-unc-system/#:~:text=Mike%20Perko%20recognized%20for%20excellence%20in%20teaching%20by%20UNC%20System,-Posted%20on%20April&text=The%20University%20of%20North%20Carolina,Award%20for%20Excellence%20in%20Teaching.
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Upcoming Alumni on Tour Event, Nov 11 Durham with Dean Carl G. Mattacola
Join UNCG Alumni at Motorco Music Hall in Durham, NC, on Thursday, November 11, for a celebration of all-things-UNCG, with special remarks from the Dean of the School of Health and Human Sciences, Dr. Carl G. Mattacola. When: Thursday, November 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Motorco Music Hall…
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HHS students awarded Spartans of Promise
https://news.uncg.edu/spartans-of-promise-recognized/
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Center Provides Vaccine Access and Education
https://news.uncg.edu/center-provides-vaccine-access-and-education/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Center%20provides%20vaccine%20access%20and%20education&utm_campaign=CW_2021_10_13
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Naloxone shortage impacts community; ‘a lot of different battles’ fought as overdoses, overdose deaths increase in the Triad
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/piedmont-triad/naloxone-shortage-impacts-community-a-lot-of-different-battles-fought-as-overdoses-overdose-deaths-increase-in-the-triad/?fbclid=IwAR3PaxhU-PK-r288_Zk5iRGbivQ_lquTL6y6HOksIBbK08CJssiZ1xs0U2o
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Dr. Dyson Invited to Serve on Panel for the “Where She Leads, We Will Follow Her”: National Women’s Summit On HIV and Health
We are very excited to announce that Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson has been invited as a panelist for the summit! Black women leaders will convene a virtual summit, Where She Leads, We Will Follow Her, to address HIV and other health issues impacting women specifically in the United States. The…
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“The pandemic has changed our friendships — perhaps forever.” Thought leadership in the Boston Globe from Dr. Rebecca Adams
Lockdowns, social distancing, and Zoom calls have transformed how we interact with friends. Read more.
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Regina McCoy and Dr. Tracy Nichols named UNCG Provost Fellows
Provost Storrs Announces Two Provost Fellows UNC Greensboro Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Debbie Storrs announced two provost fellows will join the UNCG academic leadership team. Professor Regina McCoy will serve as Provost Fellow for Student Success, and Professor Tracy Nichols will serve as Provost Fellow for Faculty Development. During…
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Rising rate of homicides in the Capitol’s Black communities – Dr. Smith Lee thought leadership in The Washington Post
Their fathers died in gunfire in the ’90s. Then they did, too. What will happen to their sons? Chase Shorter was all smiles and giggles as he recently celebrated his third birthday at a trampoline park in suburban Maryland. He bounced with friends, dunked a mini basketball, and threw giant…
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What Can We Learn from the World’s Most Peaceful Societies?
Given the grinding wars and toxic political divisions that dominate the news, it might come as a surprise to hear that there are also a multitude of sustainably peaceful societies thriving across the globe today. These are communities that have managed to figure out how to live together in peace—internally within…
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UNCG RECOGNIZES HHS STAFF Member, Michael Scotto, WITH EXCELLENCE AWARD
https://news.uncg.edu/uncg-2021-spartan-staff-excellence-awards/
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HHS Administrative Support Associate Mary Ann Sensebaugh to Retire May 31, 2021
It is with great sadness, yet warm wishes that we, in the School of Health and Human Sciences, announce the retirement of Mary Ann Sensebaugh, our dear and dedicated administrative support associate in the HHS (formerly Health and Human Performance, HHP) Dean’s Office. Mary Ann’s last day is Monday, May…
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Krista Westervelt, Peace and Conflict Studies, awarded 2nd place in the UNDERGRADUATE EXPO – 2021
2021 Undergraduate Expo Winners
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HHS students shine in undergraduate virtual expo
https://news.uncg.edu/student-researchers-shine-in-online-research-expo/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Student%20researchers%20shine%20in%20online%20expo&utm_campaign=CW_2021-04-21 https://utlc.uncg.edu/ursco/expo/virtual-expo-2021/
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“A COLORED GIRL SPEAKS” PODCAST BY ANDREA HUNTER
https://hhs.uncg.edu/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/featured_stories/a-colored-girl-speaks-podcast-by-andrea-hunter/
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Grad students represent HHS in 2021 Grad Research and Creativity Expo
https://grs.uncg.edu/enrolled/showcase/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Graduate%20Showcase%20of%20Scholarship%20is%20online&utm_campaign=CW_2021-04-07 Link to 2020 showcase