Impact Awards: 7 Gillings School students honored for transformative research contributions
April 18, 2024 Gillings students are seven of the 12 recipients of The Graduate School’s 2024 Impact Awards, recognizing graduate students in programs across disciplines for their powerful discoveries that contribute to a better future for the people of North Carolina.
Pink ribbon marketing on alcohol reveals need for ‘pinkwashing’ awareness
February 26, 2024 Pinkwashed ads for certain beer products led viewers to believe those products had greater health benefits and increased their perception of the brand as favorable and socially responsible, according to a study co-led by Gillings School researchers.
The public health connection: Mental health and BIPOC representation in media
February 21, 2024 Doctoral student Sophie To has co-authored a new study that shines a light on how BIPOC youth with mental health concerns perceive media and are impacted by the stories that are told.
New Campus Health vending machine brings health care products to Gillings School
September 8, 2023 Located on the ground floor of the Armfield Atrium, the new vending machine makes it easier for the Carolina community to purchase common over-the-counter health care products on-demand.
“Natural” claims on fruity drinks mislead parents
July 19, 2023 Gillings-led research has found that claims of “natural” or “100% all natural” on sugary fruit juices increase parents’ interest in buying these beverages for their children and lead parents to the mistaken belief that these drinks are healthier and contain less added sugar.
Public health in practice: Fort Liberty military families benefit from new WIC office on base
June 5, 2023 Military families living at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) are now enjoying healthier food thanks to the work of the UNC-supported Fort Liberty Public Health Partnership.
The Abstract: May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023 New honors and research funding for Gillings students and faculty, including De Marco, Parcesepe, Smith Taillie, Ammerman, Sibley and Bartels!
Gillings on the Ground brings collaborative lens to disaster preparedness, response
April 28, 2023 Now in its third year, Gillings on the Ground gives anyone interested in learning more about disaster response the foundational tools and knowledge to get involved in emergency management.
Trivedi and Kurz Goodwin honored with 2023 Gillings teaching assistant awards
April 19, 2023 Purva Trivedi and Celeste Kurz Goodwin have been named the 2023 winners of the Gillings School Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Awards.
7 Gillings students receive Community Engagement Fellowships
April 5, 2023 Seven graduate and professional students in the Gillings School have been selected as 2023 Community Engagement Fellows through the Carolina Center for Public Service.
