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Published:Research has shown that kids just want to have fun when they’re playing sports. But for many young athletes, fun is nowhere to be found. Between social media surveillance, elite training regimens and increasing commercialization, children and adolescents are being pressured to either perform at the highest level or walk away completely.
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Published:A class ring from 1976 was uncovered through some amateur sleuthing, just before the 50th reunion of that class. It became a "message from heaven" for his family.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» enters the 2026–2027 academic year with a wave of new faculty joining its colleges and schools, bringing decades of combined experience in health education, the arts, nursing, environmental policy, physician assistant studies and creative writing. Below is an introduction to this year’s class of new professors and a glimpse into their expertise and accomplishments.
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Published:Lacrosse All-American Kyle Lewis and NE10 Pitcher of the Year John Carver have jumped directly from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» to the professional ranks. Now they’re proving that Division II athletes can perform at the next level—and shining a spotlight on Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s powerhouse athletics programs.
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Published:On April 24, the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences hosted the Leadership Forum on Successful Aging and Longevity from the Institute of Lifelong Well-Being and Longevity as an inaugural event at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s Angello Alumni House, bringing together international and national leaders from healthcare, brain health, stroke prevention, business, policy and organizational leadership.
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Published:Open TikTok and you’re immediately flooded with health trends.
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Published:When we last caught up with Heather Mau ’11, she had just joined the New York Knicks as a senior athletic trainer. Now, she’s reached the pinnacle of the league as an NBA champion—working alongside stars Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.
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Fighting the Youth Mental Health Crisis: Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Joins $2M “Empower Every Coachâ€� Initiative
Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» has been selected as an inaugural partner in the Empower Every Coach (EEC) program, a national initiative focused on advancing systems-level change in youth sports across the United States.
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At a Journey’s End, the Undergraduate Class of 2026 Heads Into the Future With Optimism
CategoriesPublished:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s 130th Commencement on May 21, 2026, saw 1,165 students, ranging in age from 19 to 59, receive bachelor’s degrees.
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Published:A grant-funded indoor garden is giving MS in Nutrition and Dietetics students hands-on experience while providing fresh produce to the community.
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Published:Exercise science students work directly with experts in exercise physiology and physical therapy in Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s renowned Human Performance Lab.
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Insights from Greg Bouris, assistant teaching professor in the School of Health Sciences, are included in this story.
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Published:New research from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» faculty finds that training without helmets can decrease head impacts and improve safety for high school football players.
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Published:From numbers to narratives, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» faculty explore how health contributes to our collective bottom line.
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Brooklyn physical education teacher Reyes Andon, MA '18, is finding new ways to promote health for every child. His innovative approach was featured on the Today show with Hoda Kotb.
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Published:Professor of health and sport sciences Meredith Whitley, PhD, believes the youth sports system in the United States is broken. She is now leading a project to develop evidence-informed mental health guidelines that have the potential to transform the way youth sports programs are run.
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Published:Eliana Armijos ’03, MS ’13 has a story of resilience, passion and innovation—following a journey that began at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» and has evolved into a groundbreaking role in the world of sports technology.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» professor Erik Swartz, PhD, has developed a program called “helmetless tackling trainingâ€� to help players learn to protect their head and avoid injury when making tackles. His research shows that the program can significantly reduce head impacts.
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Published:Her experience as an Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» athlete and degree in exercise science have propelled Heather Mau ’11 to the National Basketball Association as a trainer for the Dallas Mavericks and now the New York Knicks.
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Published:“These scholarships are a way to give back because Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s given me so much,â€� said the proud Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» alumna.
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Published:The Men Leaders Paving Paths for Young Men conference gave young Latino men insights on how college is key to succeeding professionally and personally and helping their families and communities.Â
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Published:Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences undergraduate physical education students, seniors Christina Folias and Giavanna Dushaj, have been named SHAPE America Physical Education Majors of the Year.
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Published:Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s Meredith Whitley, PhD, professor of health and sport sciences and research fellow at the Centre for Sport Leadership and Stellenbosch University, was a collaborator in the study.
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Published:Krista Aliscio ’23 anchored the women’s soccer team throughout its trip to the Division II Final Four this fall while working on her master's degree in school psychology. Jamie Yonker ’22 continued studies for her master's degree in exercise science even as she led Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s volleyball team back to the NCAA tournament. Both share how much work it took to excel as athletes and NE-10 Conference honor roll students.
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Published:Assistant Professor Won Seok Chey, PhD, uses traditional Korean games—from gonggi to tae kwon do—to support culturally responsive teaching and learning.
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Published:This new degree will enable students to improve the health and well-being of people as nutritionists and dietitians.
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Published:Multitalented junior Angelina Saccone performed with the New York State Symphony Orchestra Musicians at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, thanks to adjunct professor and Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Symphony Orchestra director Stefano Miceli.
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Published:Youth from marginalized communities should have wider exposure to sports, said Meredith Whitley, PhD.