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Karen Cushing, M.A.
kcushing@uncc.edu
Patricia B. Crane, PhD, RN, FAHA, FNAP
The Carol Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor in Nursing
pcrane2@uncc.edu
Christine S. Davis, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of Communication Studies
christine.s.davis@uncc.edu
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Anita Blowers, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emerita of Criminal Justice and Criminology
anblower@uncc.edu
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William Brandon, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Public Administration
wilbrand@uncc.edu
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Boyd H. Davis, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of English and Gerontology
bdavis@uncc.edu
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James N. Laditka, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Public Health Sciences
jladitka@uncc.edu
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Sarah B. Laditka, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of Public Health Sciences
sladitka@uncc.edu
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Dena Shenk, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of Anthropology / Founding Gerontology Program Director
dshenk@uncc.edu
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Edward A. Wierzalis, PhD.
Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus of Counseling
eawierza@uncc.edu
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