Friendship bench

New Bench Aims to Spark Conversation, Inclusion

A new, brightly-colored bench that now sits outside the Elliot University Center is the culmination of a four-year project for Community and Therapeutic Recreation (CTR) alumna Claire Corrigan. She thought of the project in 2018, the summer before she started her master’s degree.

Maddy Golhool at 2022 Southern Conference Women's Soccer Championships

Class of 2022: Maddy Gilhool leads by example

Madison “Maddy” Gilhool thrives when she’s part of a team. Whether she’s on the soccer field or planning an event as a Community and Therapeutic Recreation (CTR) student, she’s inspired by connectivity and community.

EXAMINing the ROLE OF URBAN PARKS

UNCG Researcher Examines role of Urban Parks

For most of us, a day at the park means a picnic with family, live music, or a Friday night movie on the lawn.

For Dr. Benjamin Hickerson, it means data collection, critical analysis, and an exploration of the role of parks in communities.

Researchers explore wellness, campus inclusion

When we talk about inclusivity on college campuses, there’s a population that often gets left out of the conversation: students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD).