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Physician Assistant Studies Celebrates Fourth Class of Graduates in Online Ceremony

November 30, 2020
The Physician Assistant Studies program, housed in the Department of Allied Health Sciences (DAHS), held its fourth commencement ceremony on November 25, 2020.

Vickie Carpenter’s (’11 MS) Personal Connection to Mental Illness Spurs Action and Advocacy

November 24, 2020
Vicki Carpenter (’11 MS), an alumna of the Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, decided to pursue graduate school as a non-traditional student following her then-teenage son’s diagnosis with schizoaffective disorder.

ShanghaiRanking’s Ranks Human Movement Science Curriculum as Top Program Nationwide, Globally

November 16, 2020

wAGING chage—Featuring Jenny Womack, PhD, OTR/L

November 12, 2020
A Partnerships in Aging Program initiative.

UNC Physical Therapist Continues to Serve as Consultant for NC Department of Public Instruction During COVID-19 Pandemic

November 11, 2020
As the physical therapy consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Exceptional Children Division, Laurie Ray, PT, PhD, provides consultation, technical assistance, professional development, and support to school-based physical therapists (PTs), PT assistants (PTAs), school administrators, parents, and families across the state.

Focus Carolina Podcast: Patricia Johnson

November 2, 2020
With masks mandated in many areas during the pandemic, audiologist Patricia Johnson offers practical advice for communicating effectively and remaining safe.

Working Effectively with Audiology Students Who Are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing

October 28, 2020
Fourth-year AuD student, Margaret "Gretta" Richter, was co-author of an informative article that was published in the November/December 2020 issue of "Audiology Today."

Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling students receive a 100% pass rate on the CRC Exam

October 28, 2020
The national pass rate for the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor certification exam is 67%.

New Book Teaches Young Children to Celebrate Their Differences

October 27, 2020
UNC Speech and Hearing Sciences’ faculty member, Brenda Mitchell, recently published and released her first children’s book titled, “Anthony’s Adventures: Already a Winner.”

Put the Cotton Swab Down: Clean Your Ears Safely

October 19, 2020
Audiologist Patricia Johnson, AuD, shares the best way to clean your ears in this Health Talk article.