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Class of 2020: Amanda Stewart
Senior Amanda Stewart had just returned from an unforgettable weekend at the Southern Conference Basketball Championships in Asheville. As co-captain of the Spartan G’s Dance Team, she had spent the weekend performing, cheering on the Spartans, and hyping up the crowd.
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UNCG Appoints New Chancellor’s Fellow for Campus Climate
UNC Greensboro Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. today announced that Dr. Andrea G. Hunter, professor of human development and family studies, will join the UNCG leadership team as the next Chancellor’s Fellow for Campus Climate. During this summer and academic year, she will be working with current fellow, Dr. Julie Mendez Smith.
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Staying active during COVID-19
Stay-at-home restrictions continue to tighten in order to help contain the spread of COVID-19; yet now more than ever, it’s important for us to stay active and heart-healthy. Regular exercise is a proven way to combat anxiety, depression, and boost our overall sense of well-being.
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Homebound? Advice from nutrition experts
Social distancing doesn’t mean our health and wellness should be compromised. As we prepare for extended time indoors, how can we ensure good nutrition? And what cost-effective strategies should we keep in mind?
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Information on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
The School of Health and Human Sciences is closely monitoring the rapidly changing 2019 Novel Coronavirus situation in coordination with the University, including the Chancellor’s Office, Provost’s Office, Student Health, and UNCG Emergency Management.
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CTR Grad Gives Students Room at the Table
As a UNC Greensboro undergraduate, Claire King ‘15 recalled a piece of wisdom from her parents: “Your gifts will make room for you at the table.” And they were right: The Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation alumna used her gifts as UNCG’s assistant director of undergraduate admissions before moving on to NC State, where…
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Grad Student Makes Impact Locally and Globally
Never underestimate the power of kind words. Just a few simple words of support made all the difference for Naglaa Rashwan, a graduate student in UNC Greensboro’s Department of 91 Education.
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Homecoming 2019
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19. UNCG HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
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HHS Students Welcome Incoming Class of 2022
NAV1GATE is a New Student Convocation with the goal of helping students to get to know the opportunities here at UNC Greensboro and in the School of HHS This fall, Alex Best, Caroline Elmore, Marilyn Hohl, and Shemeka Thorpe welcomed our incoming HHS class of 2022. Alex Best Undergraduate major: … Continued
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Dr. Wineburg, of Social Work, Featured in UNCG Magazine
https://uc.uncg.edu/magazine/2019_spring/features/#wineburg
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Graduation
For additional information about University graduation, please see UNCG Commencement Central.
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Dr. Tom Martinek: Using Sports to Help Underserved Kids
Although he had already made important strides researching learned helplessness and the effect of the perception of teachers on children in physical education, Dr. Tom Martinek Sr. wanted to do more. So, he made a change.
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Staff Appreciation – 2019
HHS staff gathered in February 2019 for awards and a luncheon hosted by the School. “We thank you for everything you do. It does not go unnoticed.”— Dean David, 2019
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Peace and Conflict Studies Program Ranked 2nd
The Social Work Degree Guide ranks the Bachelor of Peace and Conflict Studies program second in 2019 in the field of negotiation and conflict management.
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HHS Researchers Collaborate to Fight Childhood Obesity
The United States has an obesity epidemic, and the impact is expanding. According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, approximately 40 percent of American adults are obese. That struggle comes with increased risks for a host of illnesses.
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Dr. Morrison on COVID Vaccination and Collective Responsibility
“Public health advocates from the federal government down to county officials have implored more people to get vaccinated to stem the COVID-19 infection rate. The recurring pleas have taken on more urgency during the dramatic rise in cases with the omicron variant.” – Paul B. Johnson, Enterprise Staff Writer …
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NTR Alumna Fuels Spartan Athletes
https://uc.uncg.edu/magazine/alumni-success/spartan-athletes-march-on-their-stomachs/
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A Sustainable Peace – The Right Idea
A Sustainable Peace
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Effects of the 2021 Expanded Child Tax Credit
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PHE Researcher Conducts COVID-19 Survey
Do you have an opinion on the COVID-19 vaccine? UNCG and the Guilford County Health Department are listening — and they’re offering a chance for you to win a $100 gift card. “We need to make sure that all voices are represented,” said Erica Payton Foh, a UNCG assistant professor…
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Upcoming Alumni on Tour Event, Nov 11 Durham with Dean Carl G. Mattacola
Join UNCG Alumni at Motorco Music Hall in Durham, NC, on Thursday, November 11, for a celebration of all-things-UNCG, with special remarks from the Dean of the School of Health and Human Sciences, Dr. Carl G. Mattacola. When: Thursday, November 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Motorco Music Hall…
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HHS students awarded Spartans of Promise
https://news.uncg.edu/spartans-of-promise-recognized/
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Center Provides Vaccine Access and Education
https://news.uncg.edu/center-provides-vaccine-access-and-education/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Center%20provides%20vaccine%20access%20and%20education&utm_campaign=CW_2021_10_13
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Naloxone shortage impacts community; ‘a lot of different battles’ fought as overdoses, overdose deaths increase in the Triad
https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/piedmont-triad/naloxone-shortage-impacts-community-a-lot-of-different-battles-fought-as-overdoses-overdose-deaths-increase-in-the-triad/?fbclid=IwAR3PaxhU-PK-r288_Zk5iRGbivQ_lquTL6y6HOksIBbK08CJssiZ1xs0U2o
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Dr. Dyson Invited to Serve on Panel for the “Where She Leads, We Will Follow Her”: National Women’s Summit On HIV and Health
We are very excited to announce that Dr. Yarneccia D. Dyson has been invited as a panelist for the summit! Black women leaders will convene a virtual summit, Where She Leads, We Will Follow Her, to address HIV and other health issues impacting women specifically in the United States. The…
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“The pandemic has changed our friendships — perhaps forever.” Thought leadership in the Boston Globe from Dr. Rebecca Adams
Lockdowns, social distancing, and Zoom calls have transformed how we interact with friends. Read more.
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Regina McCoy and Dr. Tracy Nichols named UNCG Provost Fellows
Provost Storrs Announces Two Provost Fellows UNC Greensboro Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Debbie Storrs announced two provost fellows will join the UNCG academic leadership team. Professor Regina McCoy will serve as Provost Fellow for Student Success, and Professor Tracy Nichols will serve as Provost Fellow for Faculty Development. During…
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Rising rate of homicides in the Capitol’s Black communities – Dr. Smith Lee thought leadership in The Washington Post
Their fathers died in gunfire in the ’90s. Then they did, too. What will happen to their sons? Chase Shorter was all smiles and giggles as he recently celebrated his third birthday at a trampoline park in suburban Maryland. He bounced with friends, dunked a mini basketball, and threw giant…
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What Can We Learn from the World’s Most Peaceful Societies?
Given the grinding wars and toxic political divisions that dominate the news, it might come as a surprise to hear that there are also a multitude of sustainably peaceful societies thriving across the globe today. These are communities that have managed to figure out how to live together in peace—internally within…
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UNCG RECOGNIZES HHS STAFF Member, Michael Scotto, WITH EXCELLENCE AWARD
https://news.uncg.edu/uncg-2021-spartan-staff-excellence-awards/