The HHS Emerging Leader for 2017 is Dr. DeAnne Brooks. Dr. Brooks received a Doctorate in Education from the UNCG Department of Kinesiology in 2010. She is currently an assistant professor of Exercise Science at Salem College. She combines her vast knowledge of the field and broad set of skills to provide students with a […]

The 2017 HHS Public Service Award recipient is Ms. Jane Carlson. Ms. Jane Carlson is the founder and executive director of Food Assistance Inc., a nonprofit organization that serves low-income, non-mobile seniors in Guilford County, providing them with Groceries on Wheels. The program is organized so as that food assistance is delivered to seniors and […]

The 2017 HHS Lifetime Legacy Award recipient is Dr. Kate Barrett. Dr. Barrett is not a traditional graduate of the School or of UNCG. Rather, she was made an honorary alumna of the School of Health and Human Performance in 1998 in appreciation of her many years of service. She was a faculty member from […]

The 2017 HHS Distinguished Alumni Award recipient is Dr. Jerry Tolley. Dr. Tolley received a Doctor of Education in Physical Education in 1982, under the guidance of the late Dr. Gail Hennis. By then, he had already established a successful career as the football coach at Elon University where he enjoyed an unparalleled record, with […]