On Tuesday, the Southern Conference named its All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team. For each of the ten member schools, one faculty member and one staff member is recognized by the league. We are proud to announce that Dr. Janet Boseovski, one of our developmental faculty, has been named as UNCG’s faculty representative to the team. A release from the Southern Conference read as follows:
“While the selections were left up to each institution’s discretion, the recipients all shared the common characteristics of demonstrated service to the institution and contributions to campus life and the local community. Faculty members selected have demonstrated strong contributions to teaching, research and/or service, while staff members are being recognized for bringing out the best in others and creating conditions for success.
‘These outstanding faculty and staff members exemplify the excellence and commitment that define the Southern Conference. Their dedication to mentorship, teaching, leadership and service, their contributions to their institutions, and their positive impact on students and communities make them truly deserving of this recognition,’ said SoCon Commissioner Michael Cross. “We are proud to celebrate each of these dedicated individuals who go above and beyond in their roles and help make each SoCon campus a special and exceptional place.’”
Dr. Boseovski certainly meets these criteria. Her research focuses on social and cognitive development and has been supported by the National Institutes of Health. Recently, she published a book with co-author Dr. Ashleigh Gallagher titled, “Beyond Body Positive: A Mother’s Science-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image.” Dr. Boseovski is Associate Editor of the journal Social Development and a Board Member of the Jean Piaget Society and the Greensboro Science Center. She created the long-running community event, “Crafts & Conversation,” in which she, along with colleagues Jessica Caporaso, Stuart Marcovitch, and a team of wonderful graduate and undergraduate students, provides fun, free, educational crafts for children at LeBauer Park. Dr. Boseovski enjoys writing and speaking about developmental science for the public, with appearances on numerous national podcasts and news outlets.
Dr. Boseovski will be honored at the 2/4/26 men’s basketball home game versus Western Carolina.
Congratulations!
