Sociology graduate directs regional Red Cross chapter
Spartans are helpers throughout the state, the nation, the world. And one of those crucial helpers is Miltia Grady-Wheatley, now director of the Red Cross Northeastern North Carolina Chapter.
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New partnership makes mental health resources more accessible
Health leaders across the state and the country have warned of a rise in mental health crises, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. UNC Greensboro’s “Voices Amplified” project will work to reach people where they are, and serve families and youth. Read more about this new partnership and its far-reaching impact across North Carolina.
Shared ground: Urban farming initiative promotes food access
Food access is a social justice matter and tied to ecojustice through sustainable land cultivation. Dr. Etsuko Kinefuchi and her students helped break ground on a site in Southeast Greensboro and are continuing research within the community. Read more at UNCG Research.
CSD students bring the summer fun to new camp for children with stutters
Fun in the sun and in the water brought together members of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and local children who need a little support finding their voice. Six graduate clinicians worked with the kids during this inaugural camp that supports children who struggle with stuttering.
UNCG strengthens education in NC through innovative partnerships
A Guilford County Schools’ Women in Education Tea at UNCG highlighted the impact of women educators. The event celebrated women who are helping lead the region and UNCG’s Institute for Partnership in Education (IPiE) which strengthens education across the state.
Spartan advocates for civil rights in Washington
Keylin Rivera ’13 serves the nation’s largest Latino civil rights organization, and she is in constant communication with White House agencies for her work. UNCG helped her become a leader in civic engagement and social justice.
‘Something greater’ for public health
A standout public health undergraduate fosters community and puts foundational public health concepts into action, while serving as a Spartan Guide and an upper class mentor for Ashby Residential College.
A calling in life and a passion for social work puts Spartan on ballot for NASW
Todd Perry has spent much of his life in long-term recovery, using his experience to help others through substance abuse and mental health battles by drawing upon his own experiences. It’s his calling in life – and that calling led him to go back to school to pursue a degree… Continue reading…
A mission to serve and a commitment to excellence
Christelle Barakat has one goal in life: to make a difference in the world by shattering glass ceilings and giving back. And this peace and conflict studies graduate student is well on her way. One look at her seven-page curriculum vitae full of accolades, service, and global experience, and you… Continue reading…
UNCG nurses lead education effort in refugee crisis
In the midst of the Ukrainian refugee crisis, UNCG nurses are collaborating with the Moldova Nurses Association to help. A new program through the NC-Moldova Nursing Collaborative is providing education for Moldovan nurses as they care for refugees of the Russian invasion into Ukraine.