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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.

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.

We want to welcome the following new staff and faculty to the School of Health and Human Sciences for the 2024-25 year. 

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.

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.

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. 

To be honest, I thought I’d play for one or two months. But then, I had a really supportive coach and team that kept me going.Alan Chu

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

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. 

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 91°µÍø Education and a concentration in Health Studies at the age of 19. She started the program when she was 18. Khalid has maintained … Continued

It was very interesting and empowering. It was amazing to see experts from all across the world come together for these sessions.  Nida Qamar, 91°µÍø Education student

By Sarah Newell For two days during spring break, 50 elementary-aged girls tried new physical activities and games in a welcoming, empowering environment at UNC Greensboro.  They were part of the inaugural Active Girls-Healthy Girls Spring Break Camp, which was held by UNCG’s Center for Women’s Health and Wellness with … Continued

Once a child becomes overweight or obese, it’s very difficult to reverse that trajectory. There’s more attention now on what you can do early in life to prevent weight problems.

this wall is packed with invaluable resources, including year-to-year course advising, summer internship opportunities, and extensive information on what medical schools seek in prospective students. Daniel Araya, biology major

Finding out about this grant has truly been life changing for my family in so many ways. The fact that students have a good place where their child can go and learn while they’re continuing their education is so vital. Jennifer Aikey, a music education doctoral student