Dec. 6, 2023

Congratulations to the College of Health Sciences faculty, staff and students who recently participated in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend. Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) graduate student Payton Gleason finished second overall with a time of 2:31:50!

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November 28, 2023

Victoria Bentley is a graduate assistant in our Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) program. She also serves as the physical education teacher and head coach for the women’s soccer team at University High School. Her outstanding efforts have not only benefited her career, but has added value to the PETE program at the UofM as well as to the culture of physical education at University High.

"I truly feel like I would not be the teacher I am today without their constant support of my development," said Bentley. Victoria graduates in the spring of 2024 and will begin her doctoral program next fall.

Nov. 6, 2023

Dr. Marie van der Merwe was named the 2023 Tennessee's Science Educator of the Year for Higher Education (4-year). Each year, educators across Tennessee are nominated by their peers to be chosen as an outstanding Science Educator.

October 9, 2023

The College of Health Sciences developed a 6-month online program to provide training to become a medical assistant. "By launching a community-driven medical assisting program we hope to build up our local area workforce," said program coordinator Tara Hunter.

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Sept. 30, 2023

The College of Health Sciences is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Brandt Pence as its inaugural Director of Research, a newly established position aimed at bolstering our research endeavors.

Sept. 20, 2023

Funded by the UofM IDEAS grant, Assistant Professors Anna Langston and Mandy Taylor accompanied students to Costa Rica to learn about history and culture while visiting indigenous reserves and national parks.

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August 28, 2023

Dr. Jacquelyn Pence was recognized as the 2022-23 College of Health Sciences Most Valuable Professional for her excellence in coordination and execution of research studies in the CNDSR.

August 2, 2023

Dr. Richard Bloomer received a $343k award from Liquid IV to evaluate the effects of two novel hydration beverage formulas on rehydration in healthy adults during post-exercise recovery.

July 18, 2023

Doug Powell, director of the Breast Biomechanics Research Center, tells Women’s Running: “We should begin to consider sports bras to be important components of athletic equipment rather than just apparel.”

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June 16, 2023

Our second cohort of Methodist Le Bonheur employees completed their 15-month Surgical Technology certification program, moving into positions across the six-hospital system.

June 15, 2023

Assistant Professor Yufeng Zhang was awarded $391,858 to study the ability of animals to respond to temperature fluctuations expected under future climate change.

May 1, 2023

Dr. Max Paquette obtained research funding from New Balance to study how shoes affect training load and muscle soreness in distance runners.

April 20, 2023

Congratulations to winners including Katherine Batista, Eduardo Martinez, Zereque Powell, Brennan Gatlin, Payton Gleason, Mya R. Jones, and Lanyce Williams.

April 4, 2023

Graduate student Zoë Simpson won Slim & Husky's Fan Art Contest. Simpson's winning artwork was featured on the fan appreciation poster at the final home game.

February 20, 2023

The College hosted almost 100 individuals from 21 institutions. Eddie Martinez was among student award winners with his research on "super shoes."

January 19, 2023

Associate Professor Max Paquette was a featured guest on the Runchatlive Podcast GAIT ANALYSIS SERIES.