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Dr. Tara Moon Announced as Director of the Division of Clinical Laboratory Science

August 15, 2023

Tara Moon, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM was announced as Director of the Division of Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) on July 1, 2023. Dr. Moon is a professor within the division and has been on faculty for more than 20 years. She assumes the role following the retirement of long-time Division Director Dr. Susan Beck.

DHS New Student Orientation & First Day of Classes

August 10, 2023

The Department of Health Sciences is excited to welcome new and returning students from each of our divisions and programs to campus for our annual New Student Orientation on August 17 and for the first day of classes on August 21.  As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first group of Health Sciences students … Read more

Laurie Ray Named Interim Director of the Division of Physical Therapy

June 26, 2023

Laurie Ray, PT, PhD, has been named Interim Director of the Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Health Sciences. Dr. Ray is an associate professor within the division and serves as consultant for physical therapy and Medicaid for NC’s Department of Instruction.

Hooper to Step Down as Associate Dean, Chair in 2024

June 19, 2023

Associate Dean and Chair of the Department of Health Sciences Stephen Hooper, PhD, will step down from his roles in July 2024. Hooper has been a faculty member in the UNC School of Medicine for 36 years and has served in his current roles since 2013.

June and July Observances and Celebrations

June 1, 2023

The Department of Health Sciences is pleased to recognize the following observances and celebrations for the months of June and July: LGBT Pride Month* June 1-30, 2023 LGBT Pride Month is a holiday observed typically in June, dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride. It is celebrated annually … Read more

Congratulations, Class of 2023!

June 1, 2023

In May, 100 Department of Health Sciences students graduated from the Divisions of Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Radiologic Science, and Speech and Hearing Sciences. The Division of Clinical Laboratory Sciences celebrated 23 graduates in a personal ceremony and reception at Wilson Library. Division Director and … Read more

May Observances and Celebrations

May 2, 2023

The Department of Health Sciences is pleased to recognize the following observances and celebrations for the month of May: Ridván (Bahá’í) April 21-May 2, 2023  Commemorating when Bahá’u’lláh proclaimed his mission as God’s messenger. Common traditions include reading excerpts recounting Bahá’u’lláh’s stay in the Garden of Ridván. On the first day, elections for the democratically … Read more

Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling and Physician Assistant Studies Ranked by U.S. News & World Report

April 14, 2023

The Department of Health Sciences has announced two of its programs received top national rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling was ranked #13 in the publication’s 2023 rankings of Rehabilitation Counseling programs in America, and the Division of Physician Assistant Studies was ranked #50 in … Read more