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190 UNCG Student-Athletes Named to SoCon Academic Honor Roll - UNC Greensboro SoCon Announces 2025 Spring Academic Honor Roll

Our School has a strong tradition of scholar-athletes. We are proud to have 52 of the 190 @uncg.edu student-athletes representing several departments on the Southern Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll. #HigherEd #academics #athletes 🎉
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Should You Remove Chickpea Skins Before Eating Them? Here's What Dietitians Recommend Chickpeas have an outer "skin" that some people get rid of to improve the texture of dishes or to avoid digestive discomfort. But experts say they're packed with fiber, and can be a good way to get more nutrients in your diet.

Are #chickpeas better for you with or without their skins? Does it even matter? @uncg.edu Department of #Nutrition's Director of Culinary Medicine Amy Moyer gives you the facts on this legume. www.health.com/should-you-r...

What Does Collagen Actually Do? And Do You Need to Take More of It? Experts explain collagen's benefits, what it does for your body, and how to get enough of it in your daily diet.

#Collagen is popular with people hoping to maintain firm, youthful-looking skin. But does it actually make a difference? @uncg.edu Department of #Nutrition Professor Dr. Keith Erikson gives you the facts on this protein supplement. #Research @uncgresearch.bsky.social
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Margaret Arbuckle ’74 MED, ’82 PhD receives civil rights center’s Lifetime Community Service Award  | UNCG Alumni UNCG alumna Margaret Arbuckle’s life’s work – centered around tirelessly building bridges and creating greater social justice – was recognized last weekend when she received the Lifetime Community Ser...

It's exciting to see our #alumni succeed in their personal and professional lives. Recently, Human Development and Family Studies grad Margaret Arbuckle received the Lifetime Community Service Award from the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in #GSO for her work. #service

The UNCG Effect: Social Mobility Explained | UNC Greensboro Higher education circles call it social mobility, but graduates and their families can best explain the impact of a degree and how UNCG makes their lives better and North Carolina communities stronger...

@uncg.edu is No. 1 in #NC and No. 15 in the U.S. for #socialmobility. So what is this? It means we help our grads get better opportunities, better careers, better salaries, better lifestyles. Find out more on how this is accomplished. #HigherEd
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UNCG brings gardening, local foods to early childhood | Research And Engagement UNCG program collaborates with teachers, parents, and students to create gardens at Guilford County child care centers, and connects them with local farmers, to promote healthy living from early child...

Do you know that an easy way to get children interested in healthy foods is to expose them to #gardening at a young age? @uncg.edu's EQuIPD program works to do this with kids as young as 2. #research #healthyeating #childcare

Children Develop Strong Ears at UNCG’s Listening Lab  | School of Health and Human Sciences Each summer, children from across the state gather at the UNCG Speech and Hearing Center to work on listening. The Listening Lab Camp, for children ages 7 to 12, helps children who have been diagnosed...

Seeing #grad students work with kids with #auditory processing disorder at the @uncg.edu Listening Lab Camp was fun and inspiring! The grad students designed the curriculum and worked with the kids, to help them learn to process sound more accurately. #research #APD
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We loved seeing everyone at our #Alumni Leadership Council event at the #CLT Knights #baseball game on Tuesday! We look forward to seeing more @uncg.edu alumni at our next event at the #Durham Bulls game on Aug. 25. ⚾

Filling the Research Gap on Female Athletes  | UNC Greensboro Alumna and U.S. Army Reserve member Samantha (Sam) Goldenstein spent years studying and working with tactical athletes. When she enrolled in UNC Greensboro as a doctoral student in kinesiology she rea...

@uncg.edu Kinesiology alumna and @usarmy.bsky.social Reserve #veteran Sam Goldenstein found her passion at #UNCG, leading to a fulfilling career researching how female athletes are different from males. #research

In the news 🗞️ --> Dr. Sandra Shultz and her newly patented device to help prevent ACL injuries in female athletes on @myfox8.com

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NC works to expand availability of donor breast milk as demand rises Premature birth rates and health benefits drive a statewide push to boost breast milk donations and increase hospital and outpatient access.

In the news 🗞️ --> Dr. Maryanne Perrin discusses human milk banking with @nchealthnews.bsky.social

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Opportunity to grow - UNCG Research Magazine When she became interested in nutrition and sustainability, Johleen Gourdine decided to give college a second try. Now she’s graduating with uncommon nutrition research experience and plans to pursue ...

When she became interested in nutrition & sustainability 🥗 🌱, @uncg.edu undergrad Jahleen Gourdine decided to give college a second try. Now, she’s graduating with uncommon research experience and plans to pursue a master’s degree. researchmagazine.uncg.edu/2025-issue/o... @uncghhs.bsky.social

Peace and Conflict Studies Grad Plans to Improve Medical Care | School of Health and Human Sciences A degree in Peace and Conflict Studies may not seem like the typical foundation for someone who is planning to go to medical school. But for UNCG graduate Elizabeth Page it was the ideal fit.

Elizabeth Page came to @uncg.edu planning on a degree in #SocialWork. Instead, she found her calling with Peace and Conflict Studies, and is planning a career in emergency #medicine. #HigherEd
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Grad of Inaugural Online Program Grateful for Opportunity | School of Health and Human Sciences The School of Health and Human Sciences is graduating its first cohort of its online Master's in Speech-Language Pathology. Melanie Castellon-Lazo, of Charlotte, N.C., is excited to be completing her ...

The inaugural cohort of our #online master's in Speech-Language Pathology graduated from @uncg.edu today! Read why one student says the program is so special. #UNCGgrad #SLP
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First Graduate of Human Health Sciences Plans to Improve Health Care | School of Health and Human Sciences When Arnav Gandhi earns his degree from UNCG this week, he won’t just be one of the University’s graduates. He’ll be the first graduate of the Human Health Sciences bachelor's degree.

We're happy to announce the first @uncg.edu graduate of our Human Health Sciences program! Arnav completed his bachelor's degree and will go to #grad school in the fall. He credits our program with helping him find his passion in #healthcare.
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Faculty and Staff Awards - 2025 | School of Health and Human Sciences The School of Health and Human Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of our faculty and staff awards. You can read the full description of each award here. Congratulations to all award rec...

Congratulations to the nine recipients of our School's faculty and staff #awards! These individuals represent what's wonderful about the School of Health and Human Sciences and @uncg.edu.
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Active Girls Healthy Girls Camp Shows Movement for Joy | School of Health and Human Sciences Our camp provides adolescent girls with a safe and exciting environment to try new activities and learn ways to overcome possible barriers to physical activity

We love educating and empowering young women! Our Center for Women's Health and Wellness recently hosted a camp during spring break for 60 girls to learn fun sports activities, the importance of well-being, and how to improve their food consumption in a tasty way.
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PE Class of 1975 Shows How to Make an Impact | School of Health and Human Sciences For 50 years, members of UNCG’s Physical Education class of 1975 held onto coursework notes, textbooks from their time at the University, old uniforms and jackets, and photos showing them with their c...

@uncg.edu creates bonds that last for life. Just look at our Physical Education Class of 1975, whose love for each other and the university has spawned incredible connections, inspiring careers, and a scholarship named for a former professor! #kinesiology #highered

YouTube video by UNC Greensboro How I Started a Student Organization | Follow Me at UNCG

"The goal of the Public Health Impact Network is to empower students with the tools to make a positive impact on their community."

Learn about why Malcolm Johnson chose a major in public health education and see a day in his life at the G.

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We are proud to have Dr. Leerkes as our associate dean of research and faculty member. Congratulations! 🎉

Human Health Sciences Helps UNCG Students Discover Careers They Love | UNC Greensboro Students have their own living learning community and are starting a new Human Health Sciences Club to build camaraderie beyond their classes.

@uncg.edu is passionate about helping students find degrees and careers they love. Our school has a newly-created program, Human Health Sciences, which specializes in helping students find a career in #HealthCare that they'll be passionate about. #HigherEd

MSAT Director Explains Why Medical Professionals are Necessary at  Games | School of Health and Human Sciences Being able to bring clinical and personal experiences to the classroom, the students respond to that.

In the season of #MarchMadness and #basketball, our Department of Kinesiology professor and MSAT Director, Dr. Aaron Terranova, explains why it's so important to have medical professionals at sporting events, based on his own experiences. 🏀

Nutrition that Fits  | UNC Greensboro Alumna Kimmie Singh, a registered dietitian nutritionist, and owner of Body Honor Nutrition in New York, emphasizes ignoring the fads and digging deep to discover sustainable health behaviors that wil...

@uncg.edu Department of Nutrition alumna Kimmie Singh is using her education to help people establish positive relationships with food and themselves. Read more about her company and what she does. #nutrition

Maher wins 2025 UNCG Research Mentor award | Research & Engagement UNCG’s 2025 Thomas Undergrad Research Mentor Award in the tenured category goes to Dr. Jaclyn Maher in kinesiology.

Congrats to Dr. Jaclyn Maher on winning the 2025 @uncg.edu
Thomas Undergrad Research Mentor Award in the tenured faculty category. She has mentored 54 undergraduates in independent studies at UNCG.

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