NCWU Department of Public Health

NCWU Department of Public Health North Carolina Wesleyan University's Department of Public Health includes the undergraduate Health Promotion major and the Master of Public Health program.

🌞 Summer in North Carolina can get HOT! 🌞As temperatures rise, it’s important to protect yourself from heat-related illn...
06/07/2026

🌞 Summer in North Carolina can get HOT! 🌞

As temperatures rise, it’s important to protect yourself from heat-related illness. Whether you’re spending time at the beach, exercising outdoors, attending summer events, or working outside, taking simple precautions can help keep you safe.

💧 Stay hydrated
🧢 Dress for the weather
☀️ Avoid prolonged sun exposure during peak heat hours
🏠 Find cool spaces when possible

Heat-related illnesses can affect anyone, but young children, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions may be at greater risk.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and enjoy a healthy summer! 💙💛

📱 How much time do you spend on your phone each day?Technology helps us stay connected, but too much screen time can aff...
06/01/2026

📱 How much time do you spend on your phone each day?

Technology helps us stay connected, but too much screen time can affect our sleep, stress levels, focus, and overall well-being.

Taking small breaks from social media and screens can help improve your mental health and create more opportunities for meaningful connections. Whether it’s taking a walk outside, spending time with friends, reading a book, or simply enjoying a few minutes of quiet, giving yourself a break from the scroll can make a difference.

This week, challenge yourself to spend at least 30 minutes each day doing something offline that supports your well-being. 🌿💙

What is your favorite way to unplug and recharge?

Summer can be fun, but it’s also important to take care of your mental health. 🌿Taking time to rest, recharge, and conne...
05/26/2026

Summer can be fun, but it’s also important to take care of your mental health. 🌿
Taking time to rest, recharge, and connect with others can improve both your physical and emotional well-being. Even small things like getting fresh air, staying active, or taking a break from screens can help reduce stress. 💚
Remember: self-care is not selfish.
What’s one thing you do to protect your mental health during the summer? ⬇️

🌞 STAY ACTIVE THIS SUMMER 🌞Being out of school doesn’t mean your health goals have to pause!Try:�🚶 Walking with friends�...
05/23/2026

🌞 STAY ACTIVE THIS SUMMER 🌞
Being out of school doesn’t mean your health goals have to pause!
Try:�🚶 Walking with friends�🏀 Playing sports outside�🚴 Riding bikes�🏋️ Home workouts�🐶 Walking your dog�🎵 Dancing to your favorite music
Movement helps both your physical AND mental health. 💙

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚Mental health is an important part of overall health, and taking care of yourself ...
05/18/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
Mental health is an important part of overall health, and taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Whether it’s reaching out to a friend, taking a break from stress, spending time outside, or asking for support, every step toward protecting your mental well-being matters.
At North Carolina Wesleyan University Public Health, we encourage our students, faculty, staff, and community to continue breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and supporting one another.
Remember:�You are not alone.�It’s okay to ask for help.�Your mental health matters. 💚

🎉 Congratulations to Emily Foraker—Exercise Science graduate and current MPH student—on receiving the 2026 President’s C...
05/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Emily Foraker—Exercise Science graduate and current MPH student—on receiving the 2026 President’s Cup Award! This prestigious honor recognizes academic excellence and the highest standards of achievement. 🌟

Public Health Senior, Brooke Wiggins (Class of 2026) recently completed and passed the ACSM/NYSHSI Youth Fitness Special...
05/01/2026

Public Health Senior, Brooke Wiggins (Class of 2026) recently completed and passed the ACSM/NYSHSI Youth Fitness Specialist Certificate Course, developed by the American College of Sports Medicine in partnership with the National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute. This certificate focuses on the essential competencies needed to provide young people with high quality, evidence-based physical activity programs. Congrats Brooke!!!

🎓📊 Public Health Student Research Spotlight!Public Health undergraduate Maxima Iglesias and MPH graduate Madison Morriso...
04/24/2026

🎓📊 Public Health Student Research Spotlight!
Public Health undergraduate Maxima Iglesias and MPH graduate Madison Morrison recently presented their research at the Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference in Chicago, IL.

✨ Maxima presented “Exercise Self Efficacy, Perceived Exertion, and Affective Responses to Exergaming and Treadmill Walking in Physically Inactive vs. Physically Active Women,” under the direction of Drs. Shannon Crowley and Ayra Sundbom, with collaboration from Dr. Meredith Gringle.

✨ Madison presented “Food Insecurity, Stress, and Mental Health in College Student Athletes,” under the direction of Drs. Shannon Crowley and Meredith Gringle.

04/21/2026

🎉 Exciting news for NC Wesleyan! 🎉

North Carolina Wesleyan University is proud to announce that our Master of Public Health (MPH) program has received approval of its initial application for accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)—the nationally recognized accrediting body for public health programs.

This approval, granted during CEPH’s April meeting, gives our MPH program official applicant status and allows us to move forward in the accreditation process, including completion of a comprehensive self-study.

“This is an exciting step forward for our MPH program and for North Carolina Wesleyan University,” said Dr. Shannon Crowley, Professor of Public Health and MPH Program Director. “Achieving CEPH applicant status demonstrates the strength of our program and our commitment to preparing future public health professionals…to make a difference in their communities.”

NCWU’s MPH program offers specialized concentrations in Physical Activity and Health and Social Epidemiology, making us the only institution in North Carolina to offer these unique focus areas.

Learn more about our MPH program: https://ncwu.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-of-public-health/

📚✨ Finals season is here at North Carolina Wesleyan University! ✨📚This week, we’re cheering on our MPH students as they ...
04/21/2026

📚✨ Finals season is here at North Carolina Wesleyan University! ✨📚

This week, we’re cheering on our MPH students as they take on finals, and next week our undergraduate students will be stepping into finals week too!

To all of our Public Health students — your hard work, dedication, and late-night study sessions are paying off. Stay focused, stay confident, and remember to take care of yourself along the way.

💙 Get plenty of rest
📖 Stay organized
☕ Take study breaks
🎯 Finish strong, Bishops!

Whether you’re finishing this week or preparing for next week, know that we are proud of you and cheering you on every step of the way. You’ve got this! ❤️💛

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