UNCG School of Health and Human Sciences

05/29/2026

🎓 Did you graduate between 2016 and 2026? You're eligible to and support a future Spartan grad! The cost of regalia can often be a barrier to participation in Commencement, and our Pass the Tassel initiative helps ensure that all Spartans are able to cross the stage. Visit alumni.uncg.edu/pass-the-tassel-support-a-spartan to learn more.

05/28/2026

UNCG CTR Department grad student Camrahn Jamison is one of only two students nationally to receive a student scholarship award from the National Recreation and Park Association. Congratulations on this achievement!

Masters student Camrahn Jamison is the recipient of one of two 2026 National Student Scholarship Awards from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

05/26/2026

Congratulations to HHS Alumni Leadership Council Member Wayne Foster for winning a state leadership award from the North Carolina Speech Hearing and Language Association!
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UNCG HDFS alumnus Wayne Foster receives the inaugural Legacy in Leadership Award from NCSHLA for his advocacy, mentorship, and impact in speech and language services.

05/26/2026

Do you work at UNC Greensboro or retire from the University? You can sign up for three free, in-person fitness sessions as part of a partnership with UNCG Kinesiology and HealthyUNCG. Find out more:

Employees (current and retired) can take advantage of three free personalized fitness sessions. HealthyUNCG and Kinesiology will hold them on June 8–10 at the Kaplan Center.

05/21/2026

Join us and fellow HHS alumni on June 10 at the Greensboro Grasshoppers game! The game starts at 6:30 p.m. Get your ticket and more details here: https://bit.ly/4uS2FgU

05/20/2026

We'd like to recognize the five members of HHS faculty who are retiring:
Dr. Greg Daniels, in UNCG Kinesiology; Dr. Mike Perko, in UNCG Public Health Education; Dr. Kristine Lundgren, in UNCG Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders; Dr. Paige Hall Smith, in UNCG Public Health Education; and Dr. Rebecca Adams, in Department of Social Work and Gerontology at UNCG.
Thank you for your dedication and service to your professions and to UNC Greensboro!
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The 22 faculty members retiring this academic year amassed a combined 590 years at UNCG. Of them all, Dr. Rebecca Adams from the gerontology program contributed the longest tenure of service, 43 years.

05/15/2026

The Spring 2026 UNCG Magazine is HERE. 🤩

Your copy should reach your mailbox soon, but in the meantime, you can visit magazine.uncg.edu to learn more about the remarkable impact of the Light the Way Campaign, new named spaces on campus, and more.

05/14/2026

We're headed into warmer weather. How much water do you need to stay hydrated? UNC Greensboro Nutrition professor Dr. Heather Colleran tells you what you need to know and what happens when you don't get enough.

Experts share tips for staying hydrated during intense workouts, and offer a verdict on whether electrolyte drinks are worth the hype.

05/13/2026

Congratulations to the seven recipients of our annual staff and faculty awards! Many in HHS have done outstanding work this year, but these individuals really stood out.

The School of Health and Human Sciences announces the winners of our 2025-26 faculty and staff awards.

05/12/2026

Our faculty enjoyed attending this year’s NCSHLA Conference and connecting with colleagues from across the state.