When William Weng scouted colleges, he played the game like a seasoned pro—doing his homework, analyzing the field, and making winning decisions. Now, he’s scoring big for both himself and the Indianapolis sports community. Tapping into his network, Weng first heard about the IU Indianapolis sport management program from an IU alum. He added the… Read more »
Physical therapy: IU leads the way in specialized care
If you experience heart problems, you see a cardiologist. If you’re designing an outdoor space, you hire a landscape architect. When planning your estate, you consult an attorney specializing in wills and trusts. Specialization also exists in physical therapy (PT). Patients can receive care from PT specialists in areas such as acute care, cardiovascular and… Read more »
From classroom to career: TESM students discover dynamic industry through Visit Indy partnership
For three tourism, event and sport management (TESM) students, interning with Visit Indy last semester was nothing short of eye-opening and transformational. One of the nation’s leading destination marketing organizations (DMO), Visit Indy forges partnerships between business and government, driving the visitor experience and bolstering city and state economy. Located in the heart of the… Read more »
Culinary creativity takes center stage in SHHS’s new teaching kitchen
As Indianapolis prepares for the World Food Championships competition this weekend at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, students studying food and beverage operations showcased their talent by creating charcuterie boards in the IU Indianapolis School of Health & Human Sciences’ (SHHS) new 1,000-square-foot state-of-the-art teaching kitchen. Designed as a resource for both the campus and the… Read more »
TESM launches new majors in tourism, event and hospitality
The Department of Tourism, Event, and Sport Management (TESM) at IU Indianapolis is thrilled to announce the launch of three new majors: tourism, hospitality and event management, in addition to sport management. Each major offers an experience-based education, allowing students the flexibility to earn credit for work experience while building their resumes and professional networks…. Read more »
Researcher’s one-act play tackles human impact on the planet
Shared on behalf of Sally Wasmuth Reserve your seats now forThe Only Issue, a one-act play born out of a collaboration between occupational therapy and professional theater. The Only Issue: A play about humans, the planet, and our collective way forward is the latest offering from IU occupational therapy (OT) researcher and assistant professor Sally… Read more »
IPREP receives Insight Into Diversity magazine’s 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM award
Indianapolis—Today, the IU School of Health & Human Sciences, on behalf of the IU Indianapolis IPREP program, received the 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics… Read more »
AOTA Inspire conference coverage
Posted on behalf of Julie Bednarski, OTD, M.H.S., OTR, clinical assistant professor and program director. The 2024 AOTA Inspire Conference held this past March was a source of pride for the School of Health & Human Sciences’ Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. The sight of numerous students and faculty members presenting their research was… Read more »
PT Solutions pioneers collaboration with IU physical therapy program via corporate philanthropy
PT Solutions is extending its people-centered approach to support the local physical therapy community through a gift to the School of Health & Human Sciences (SHHS) at IU Indianapolis. Driven by a desire to grow services for students, practitioners, and patients, PT Solutions (PTS) committed nearly $277,500 to IU’s physical therapy (PT) students and program… Read more »