Featured Stories & News
Featured Stories
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Recognizing Women in Science Throughout HHS
Feb. 11, 2025, is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The School of Health and Human Sciences has women accomplishing incredible things every day . Here’s just a sampling of what our faculty and staff do.
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Kinesiology Alum Ensures the Chiefs are Ready for the Big Game
While much of the country is focused on whether the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles will win the Super Bowl, Dr. Shaun Tyrance is focused on the Chiefs’ mental health, a job he enjoys.
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Community and Therapeutic Recreation Grads Show Diversity of Profession
Alumni of UNCG’s Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation have found their way in a variety of careers that enhance communities, from working in non-profits to planning events, teaching, or improving a person’s quality of life.
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Human Development and Family Studies Professor Wins Big on Wheel
I used ‘Wheel’ to teach (my daughter) letter recognition and colors. I would hear myself solving puzzles and saying aloud, ‘I could do this. I should go on the show.’ I wanted my daughter to see me not just talk, but take action, so we recorded an audition video. Human
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Visiting Fulbright Scholar from Brazil Learns from HHS Professors
The scope of my doctoral research examines family and social relationships and their influence on the prevalence and severity of depressive symptoms among elderly individuals living in community settings in Brazil.
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Public Health Education Grad Has a Heart for Service
The staff at the School of Health and Human Sciences was so helpful, and I’ve never looked back.
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Human Development and Family Studies Student Creates Group to Help Foster Care Alumni
We hope we can model that peer mentor relationship. As someone who aged out of foster care, I hope that I can show (others) what that looks like as (they’re) undertaking their educational journey.
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Nutrition Professor is Breaking Down Breastfeeding Barriers
Infancy is a very important life stage. It’s a highly developmental phase, and it’s phase of immense opportunities. At the same time, any vulnerabilities during this phase can have a lifelong impact. Dr. Jigna Dharod, Department of Nutrition professor
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Communication Sciences and Disorders Student Studies in South Africa
Being in Africa prepared me for something more, some way to make a difference in the world.
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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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Undergrads Learn from Older Adults at the Museum
The Gerontology Program hosted “Timeless Talks” at UNCG’s Weatherspoon Art Museum in February. The intergenerational program featured an undergraduate Gerontology class, the Museum, and older community members. Students and participants walked through gallery exhibits sharing perspectives on the art and memories of their life experiences. The event included 25 undergraduate…
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Doctoral Student Presents at National Lecture Series
Human Development and Family Studies doctoral student Indya Walker was selected to be a speaker for the American Psychological Association Division 51 Master Class Lecture Series. Her talk on Feb. 21, entitled “Supporting Resilience in Black Males Exposed to Community Violence: The Opportunities and the Barriers,” presented research featured in her recent,…
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Kinesiology student interns with Las Vegas Raiders
I’ve wanted to be a mental health professional since I was about 13 or 14 years old.
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Department of Kinesiology Receives Inclusive Excellence Award
The UNCG Department of Kinesiology was recently recognized by the American Kinesiology Association at its annual leadership workshop in California. The department was awarded the 2025 Inclusive Excellence Award. Attending the conference for UNCG were (right to left): Dr. Scott Ross, Dr. Carl Mattacola, Dr. Erin Reifsteck, Dr. DeAnne Brooks…
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Nutrition Professor Explains Why Juicing is Not Beneficial
The human body is not designed to consume only one type of nutrient or food. It requires a balance of macronutrients daily.
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CWHW co-hosts Greensboro’s Day of Play
The UNCG Center for Women’s Health and Wellness and the city of Greensboro’s Parks and Recreation Department are partnering to host the city’s first National Girls and Women in Sports Day of Play on Feb. 1, 2025
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Greensboro Deputy Manager, UNCG alum, Receives State Award
’98 alum Chris Wilson, who earned his B.S. in Leisure Services Management, was recently recognized by the N.C. Recreation and Park Association with a Fellow Award at its annual conference. The award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in the recreation movement and unselfish devotion in the service of…
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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.