Ashley Troutman is preparing to graduate and finish her Dual Doctorate of Physical Therapy & Ph.D. in Health Sciences & Rehabilitation Sciences this month. She defended her dissertation, which explores intervention effects on musculoskeletal health and physical function in CKD-MBD using a rat model, in October. This time is especially significant for Troutman, who began… Read more »
One-of-a-kind college experience strengthens student bonds and cultivates leadership skills
Tucked away in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, is Indiana University’s Camp Brosius, a unique destination filled with opportunities for team building, leadership development and community bonding. Camp Brosius was established in 1921 to provide physical education courses for the Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union, the precursor to IU’s physical education program. College camp brings… Read more »
Dancing Together: Live Laugh Dance empowers youth while forging connections and rewarding students
Live Laugh Dance is a summer enrichment program for adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome. Born out of Clinical Associate Professor of Kinesiology Rachel Swinford’s Ph.D. dissertation, the program combines adapted dance, creative movement, and meaningful connections to bolster participants’ self-confidence while providing opportunities for them to be physically active. “This program began in… Read more »
Celebrating success: Amber Comer recognized as one of Indy’s Best and Brightest by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana
Amber Comer, J.D., Ph.D., associate professor of health sciences, continuously distinguishes herself within academia and medicine through her diligent commitment to serving diverse patient populations and driving equitable health-care practices. Earlier this week, Comer was recognized by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana as one of Indy’s Best and Brightest. A multifaceted leader across multiple disciplines… Read more »
Game-changing partnerships make IU Indy the ultimate destination for sports management studies
Sports management students Anna Greenfield, Noah Stranahan, and Rylan Detling are making a name for themselves in the sports community even before they graduate, including coveted internships with Indiana Sports Corp (ISC).