Featured Stories & News
Featured Stories
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Connection and wellbeing for student veterans
North Carolina ranks among the top five states with the highest veteran population in the United States. An estimated 200,000 service members transition out of military service each year, and many choose to pursue higher education.
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Social Work Alumni Make an Impact Following Hurricane Helene
While in school, we were taught many skills related to communication, empathy, and supporting and listening to others. One skill I used a lot while supporting this school was being an active listener; sometimes, you don’t even have to say anything. They may only need someone to listen to them and their story, and others need you…
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Communication Sciences and Disorders Students Create Messaging Boards
We often think about physical accessibility, for example, playgrounds having ramps or mulch that won’t get stuck in a wheelchair wheel. But a lot of people don’t think about those public spaces having accessible communication.
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HHS Trick or Treat Trail!
When: October 31 from 2:30-4:30pm, Followed by party in Advising Center lounge until 5:30pm!
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Study released on professor’s decade of childcare research
“Latino children are disproportionately affected by poverty, yet before the center (National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families) was founded, there wasn’t much information about what challenges Latino families face with access to child care, We’ve aimed to better understand the landscape for low-income Hispanic families and find the most effective ways to connect…
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Alumni awards Reception – 2024
The Health and Human Sciences Alumni awards are held each year during Homecoming week. The School recognizes outstanding alumni and departmental Pacesetter awards. In 2024, the event was held at the Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC Greensboro.
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Uncg Dean Advocates For Jockey Health And Safety In Horse Racing
In October, Mattacola and some of his UNCG colleagues will participate in HISA’s International Jockey Concussion, Safety and Wellness Conference. Associate Professor Dr. Jeff Milroy and Professor Dr. David Wyrick who will speak about Strategies for Athlete Communications on Mental Health and Safety.
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Welcome new HHS staff and faculty!
We want to welcome the following new staff and faculty to the School of Health and Human Sciences for the 2024-25 year.
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Mid-career, musician returns to UNCG for degree
I looked to see what UNCG had online, and the first thing that popped up was Peace and Conflict Studies. I never knew that was a career. I thought, ‘That’s my thing: Helping to solve problems,'” said professional musician Lynn Blakey. “I read more about the program and it was what I wanted.
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Alumna Fights Teacher Burnout And Gives Kids A Head Start
I’m giving (teachers) the tools to address wellbeing and resilience, but if their environment doesn’t change, then how much of a help or support can that really be? Wellbeing needs to be embedded in everything: their programs, professional development opportunities, and policies overall.
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Camp Helps Build Communication Through Horses
Larry Farrer sits astride a stately brown horse with white markings, holding his arms out perpendicular to the ground. His horse walks onto a low platform, then walks off, Farrer still holding his arms up. He has a wide grin on his face.
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UNCG Alumna Creates Legacy Through Scholarships
I grew up with a very strong curiosity factor. Woman’s College gave me the life skills, education, motivation, and confidence to pursue that curiosity at many levels. Mary “Bobbi” Miller Carson, class of ’58
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HHS 2023-24 Faculty and Staff Awards
The school of Health and Human Sciences recognized its 2023-24 faculty and staff award winners in April. View a full explanation of each award.
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Public Health Education Grad Motivated by Her Dreams
Searat Khalid is a person who knows what she wants. She is graduating from the School of Health and Human Sciences with a degree in Public Health Education and a concentration in Health Studies at the age of 19. She started the program when she was 18. Khalid has maintained a clear career trajectory for…
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HHS Students Attend United Nations
It was very interesting and empowering. It was amazing to see experts from all across the world come together for these sessions. Nida Qamar, Public Health Education student
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Dr. Leerkes’ Infant Study Shows Possible Weight Gain Causes
Infants who were fed formula, introduced early to other foods before 4 months of age, fed on a schedule, and/or whose parents watched television while feeding, are at risk for more rapid weight gain in the first year of life
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Kinesiology Professor Discusses Safe Pregnancy Exercises
There is strong scientific evidence that the risks of engaging in moderate-intensity exercise during pregnancy are very low for healthy individuals. Moreover, physical activity during pregnancy benefits a pregnant woman’s overall health.
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Trick or treat Trail – 2024
Photos from the HHS Trick or Treat Trail 2024!
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Public Health Ed professor, alum, recognized
Public Health Education Professor Dr. Sharon Morrison and her former undergrad research assistant, Nathan Dang (’24) were recently recognized by the North Carolina Hmong Women Association.
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HDFS alum, award winner, passes away
UNCG alum Dr. Jay A. Mancini passed away on Oct. 10, 2024. Mancini, 75, was a lifelong friend of the University and the School of Health and Human Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. from UNCG in 1977 in Child Development and Family Relations (HDFS).
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Kinesiology Professor, Grad Inducted into National Academy of Kinesiology
Kinesiology Professor Dr. Ben Dyson and former Ph.D. Student Yu Kai Chang were recently inducted as Fellows into the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK). Fellows are nominated by their peer fellows, evaluated by a membership committee according to criteria set forth in the Academy’s bylaws, voted into membership by the voting members…
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Alumna Helps Pets Impacted by Helene
This is about helping families whose lives have been turned upside-down, Their pets are a comfort – they’re a part of the family Jessica Arias ’23 Department of Peace and Conflict Studies alumna and the director of the Burlington Animal Services
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Nutrition Professor Receives NIH Grant for Pilot Trial
“Infancy is a very important life stage. It’s a highly developmental phase, and it’s a phase of immense opportunities. At the same time, any vulnerabilities during this phase can have a lifelong impact.” Dr. Jigna Dharod, UNCG Department of Nutrition professor.
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Kinesiology professor discusses ACL injuries in young females
girls first become susceptible to ACL injuries at age 12. Girls develop a 20-30% smaller ACL than boys. If we can screen for these developmental signs before we get to that point, we can potentially prevent some injuries Dr. Sandy Shultz, Kinesiology professor and director of the Center for Women’s…
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PCS student explains importance of helping refugees
To be called a refugee is a name we wish no one to wear because it means you don’t have a home. That’s why it’s so important to just help.
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Kinesiology Professor Receives National AASP Award
Kinesiology professor Dr. Alan Chu was selected for the 2024 Association for Applied Sport Psychology Dorothy V. Harris Memorial Award. The award is given to professionals early in their careers who are impacting sport psychology.
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’05 alum selected for ECU professorship
Dr. Archana V. Hegde, who graduated from UNCG in 2005 with a Ph.D. from the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, was selected for East Carolina University’s Nancy W. Darden Distinguished Professorship, recognizing her productivity in research, teaching, service, and making an impact through her scholarly activities.
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HHS students offer tips to new Spartans
Public Health Education, Kinesiology, and Human Health Sciences students offer tips to help new Spartans adjust to UNCG life.
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HDFS student selected as scholar for national association
Human Development and Family Studies doctoral candidate Miranda Denham is one of three 2024 Student Scholars for the Visitor Studies Association. With this organization she’ll be collecting data for her dissertation.
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Kinesiology professor reflects on politics of Olympics
As this year’s Summer Games get underway in Paris, the story of the failed (1976) Denver Games is a reminder for public officials and residents alike. Coloradans won and then banished the Olympics. Yet the question at the heart of the “Denver ’76” controversy was not simply whether to host the…