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Community Conversations Fosters Diversity and Inclusion Efforts within the Department of Allied Health Sciences

September 23, 2020
Faculty members Brenda Mitchell and Melissa Culp spearheaded Community Conversations more than a year ago as a forum for DAHS students, faculty and staff to voice their concerns and opinions about campus issues

Three PhD Students in the Department of Allied Health Sciences Receive 2019-2020 Research Ambassador Award

September 18, 2020
Three PhD students in the Department of Allied Health Sciences (DAHS) have received the 2019-2020 student research ambassador award from the department’s Office of Research and Scholarship. Ranita Anderson, PhD student, Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences Poster presentation: “Exploring considerations for early intervention services for children at-risk for ASD.”...

Researchers for the Center for Literacy & Disability Studies Receive $2.5-Million Grant

September 17, 2020
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research awarded researchers Karen Erickson (), Lori Geist (), and Jeff Higginbotham (University at Buffalo) funding to the improve expressive communication of individuals with complex communication needs.

Physician Assistant Studies’ Jason Hrdina Receives National Recognition as AAPA Distinguished Fellow

September 14, 2020
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) has named Jason Hrdina, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Commissioned Officer and Bronze Star Recipient of the US Army, as a distinguished fellow for his outstanding contributions to patient care and to the profession during his time as a PA.

Advancing the research agenda at -Chapel Hill

September 2, 2020
A newly-released video highlights three researchers who show ground-breaking possibilities with TraCS support – drones that deliver life-saving equipment, mental health treatment based on brain wave therapy, and 3D-printed intravaginal rings to deliver therapeutics for women’s health.