Featured Stories & News
Featured Stories
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Audiology Students Get Practical Experience Screening UNCG Musicians
For Peyton Bowditch, hearing is not just important to their quality of life, but to their professional success. The senior from Raleigh is earning their bachelor’s in Music Education in UNCG’s School of Music and will attend the University of Michigan in the fall for a master’s degree in choral conducting. Since
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Public Health Education Professor wins UNCG Research Mentor Award
Dr. Jennifer Toller Erausquin, associate professor in the Department of Public Health Education, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Thomas Undergraduate Research Mentor Award in the tenured faculty category.
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Lifelong Educator, UNCG Supporter Sarah Shoffner Passes Away
Alumna and Professor Emerita Dr. Sarah Shoffner, 86, dedicated more than six decades of her life to UNC Greensboro. The recent passing of this mentor and lifelong supporter of UNCG impacted many.
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Doctoral Student Looks to Impact Public Health Policy, Mental Health
For Lexi Kier, sport has always been more than competition — it’s an intersection of joy and loss, community and pressure, and resilience and vulnerability. As a doctoral student in public health education at UNC Greensboro, she is building a research agenda that challenges how institutions understand athletes, particularly Black athletes.
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Alumna found her niche in gerontological nutrition
Rodriguez never intended to go to college. Instead, she began her career as a professional ballet dancer in Pennsylvania.
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Gerontology Alumna has Grand Plans
Everyone ages, but not everyone prepares for it. UNCG alumna Susanna Barton helps caregivers, as well as those who are entering that stage of life.
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UNCG Professor Focuses on Athlete Well-Being
Our goal is to ensure the athlete is getting all of the benefits sport participation can offer.
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Mentorship Proves Invaluable to Faculty Members and the University
The Department of Kinesiology and Department of Human Development and Family Studies have intentionally developed a program to ensure faculty mentoring for the success and retention of junior faculty.
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Learning a Collaborative Approach to Research Writing
When you’re a faculty member or a student, writing a paper that will be published in a respected academic journal takes time and effort, and can be daunting. A collaborative, team approach with others interested in similar research can make the process easier, as well as more fun and engaging.
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Helping Caregivers Find Their Identity and Support
Caregivers often face stress, isolation, and difficult decisions. Having a space where they can learn, ask questions, and connect with others in similar situations helps reduce that burden.
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2025 Kinesiology Graduate Kat Reyes Reflects on Her Time at UNCG
This (graduation) honor isn’t just mine; it’s (my family’s), as well. My dad worked super hard to give me these opportunities, to have what he never had. And my mom dreamed of going to school.
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Advancing Mental Health Care in Ukraine and Beyond
Clinical psychologist and UNCG Social Work professor Dr. Viktor Burlaka has dedicated more than 20 years to improving mental health in vulnerable populations—a passion that began after earning his bachelor’s degree in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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Culinary Medicine Shows Importance of Nutrition in Lives
Our goal is to provide nutrition education that translates to not only the school kitchens but also home kitchens and personal health.
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HHS Advisors Help Students Chart a Path to Success
It is about finding your purpose, defining values, and exploring academic and career pathways through the lens of individual strengths and gifts.
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MSAT student learns hockey rehab techniques with Greensboro Gargoyles
When I learned that the Gargoyles were coming to Greensboro, that sparked my interest because I hope to work at a college or professional level after I graduate.
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Nutrition Professor Says How to Make Foods Healthier
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Our School Trains the Teams Behind the Sports Teams
Career fields in sports and health sciences are growing to serve athletes of all ages, from children on recreational teams to collegiate and professional athletes. Building those workforces in our state is the mission of UNCG’s School of Health and Human Sciences (HHS).
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Kinesiology alumna focuses research on female athletes
There’s so much we don’t know about women athletes. It’s my lifelong pursuit to understand and educate women about their physiology.
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Nutrition Professor Says Fiber in Diet May Reduce Cancer Risk
Chronically low fiber intake has been associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, particularly colorectal cancer.
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Peace and Conflict Studies Professor Discusses Impact of Iran Airstrikes
At this point, I would say this Washington faces a dilemma. First, respond strongly to protect deterrence or avoid being pulled into a broader war.
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Human Development and Family Studies Professor Gives Tips on How Kids Can Think For Themselves
Teaching kids to think for themselves means parents must gradually loosen the reins so children can gain valuable confidence and experience making self-guided decisions.
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Social Work students Participate in Point in Time Count
On Jan. 28, Joint Mater of Social Work (JMSW) students in UNCG/NCAT program participated in the Guilford County Point-in-Time (PIT) Count.
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Nutrition Professor Explains Difference in Almond and Peanut Butters
Both almond butter and peanut butter are very versatile and can be used in many recipes, such as smoothies, baked goods, savory dishes, oatmeal, or homemade granola bars, where the nut butter will pack in extra protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Professor Amy Moyer, registered dietitian
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UNCG Alum emphasizes importance of inclusiveness
A lot of people don’t realize that when working with people with disabilities, simple modifications can be made so that everyone can participate. It’s not just about the one person with a disability – it really is making a more inclusive and accessible community for everyone. Sharon Williams, Adaptive and……
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Kinesiology Professors Give Tips for Easy Exercises on the Go
What’s great is they don’t take much space or much equipment, and you can modify them. They don’t take a lot of time, you can take a quick break and get some movement in. Dr. Anne Brady, Professor of Kinesiology
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Nutrition Professor Explains How to Add Fiber to Diet
Artichokes are a great source of fiber, offering nearly 7 grams in one whole artichoke. The vegetable mainly contains soluble fiber in the form of inulin, which functions as a prebiotic and feeds the good bacteria in the gut.
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Community and Therapeutic Rec Alum Addresses Quality of Life as a Right
As a leader, you don’t always have to conform to structures. You can shape them. You can change systems.
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Human Health Sciences Director Touts Importance of Finding Your Tribe
This is more of an evolution of how we make friends. You can now tailor your friend group. You can search and say, ‘This is my interest, my background, my culture,’ and find your people.
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Gerontology Professor Discusses Realities of Health, Ageism
Ageism impacts us at every age! It shapes how everyone thinks about aging and their own future, frequently robbing us of the joy that comes with living.
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Public Health Education Alum Receives National Awards
Public Health Education Alumna Dr. Shemeka Thorpe is the 2025 recipient of the American Public Health Association Sexual and Reproductive Health Section Early Career Professional Award.