HHS News

Kinesiology senior Jaden Lassiter knows that increasing his skillset is the best way to get ahead in a competitive job market. He wanted to have a career in the health industry, but at the end of his junior year, he thought he should do something to make himself more marketable.

WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE! We’re happy to see everyone at UNC Greensboro. We are excited to see so many new students, and extend a warm welcome to all of you returning for another year.

UNCG’s Madeleine Meinhold BS ’19, MS ’21, is an alumna and assistant professor of nutrition in the School of Health and Human Sciences. But her summer job this year finds her working for the Pittsburgh Pirates as the dietician and nutritionist for the Greensboro Grasshoppers.

UNC Greensboro’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) hosted a new summer camp this June for children at Piney Lake. The camp was the first of its kind in North Carolina. Six graduate clinicians and one CSD faculty member conducted therapy activities with children aged 7 to 11 who have stutters.

Todd Perry has spent much of his life in long-term recovery, using his experience to help others through substance abuse and mental health battles by drawing upon his own experiences.

By its very nature, golf is a game that challenges the mind as much as the body. Sure, there’s plenty of physical skill involved in a good golf swing. Everything works in unison: hands, wrists, shoulders, torso, legs – all flowing through a synchronized, graceful movement.

When Russia invaded the country of Ukraine in February of this year, many were shocked by the Russian invasion in the United States and elsewhere. In this Q&A, Dr. Ali Askerov shares his insight into this on-going conflict.

From working as a field data collector with the Center for Housing and Community Studies (CHCS) to interning with the New Arrival Institute, Burnett applied public health principles to make real-world impact in the community — all while maintaining a 3.9 GPA.

This peace and conflict studies graduate student is well on her way. One look at her seven-page curriculum vitae full of accolades, service, and global experience, and you would know that this Spartan is a leader in the making.

In the early 2000s, Basheerah Enahora was living in Chicago and had a successful career in food marketing. She had worked for top companies, including Kraft Foods, and risen to the rank of senior brand manager at Golden County Foods. Still, something was missing from her professional pursuits.

Puberty may evoke a range of memories, from acne to awkward moments. But chances are, this uncomfortable time period may not make you think immediately of your knees. Maybe it should. Research suggests that some of the physical changes females first experience during puberty may contribute to their risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.