Fellows from the IU Indianapolis Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (IPREP) recently showcased their talents on a national stage during the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS). ABRCMS is one of the largest, most prestigious events of its kind, bringing together aspiring scientists to present research, connect with experts, and explore opportunities with graduate… Read more »
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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 »
Teachers lead charge against obesity, inspire fitness culture in Indiana schools
First-year physical education and health teacher Sven Strom already knows the rewards of helping kids be physically active. A teacher at Brownsburg, Indiana, East Middle School, Strom believes that setting a standard for active lifestyles and creating a “culture of fitness” benefits both young people and communities alike. “The most rewarding thing for me is… 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 »
Bridge Week: Spanning the gap between first-year experience and college success
It’s the first day of classes. You walk into a cavernous lecture hall, with 200 unfamiliar faces that couldn’t be less interested in you. Your professor bustles in, and without so much as a “good morning,” starts droning about the syllabus, expectations, and exam dates. You try to introduce yourself to the person sitting two… 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 »
Student support, clinical excellence distinguish IU Physician Assistant Studies program
When the 44 members of the IU Physician Assistant (PA) Class of 2025 put on their white coats in a time-honored ceremony on August 2, they will be celebrating not only personal achievement, but also the collective success of their entire class. “I recently asked these students what they were most proud of as a… 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 »
You can take it with you! How Katherine Gonzalez embraced the transformative power of positive mentoring
Becoming a physician has always been the end goal for Katherine Gonzalez, a third-year health sciences student at the School of Health & Human Sciences (SHHS). As an honors college student, 21st Century Scholar, member of the pre-medicine club, and member of the Latino Medical Student Association, Gonzalez knows what she needs to do to… Read more »