More Life Magazine
Audiology by Air
In Alaska, a College of Health alum delivers audiology care by plane.
A Message from the Dean
"We are so excited to publish this year’s annual magazine with a new name - MORE LIFE.
As Americans live longer than ever before, too many spend their later decades managing preventable illness instead of enjoying meaningful living. And here at the College of Health we are committed to redefining the human healthspan. Through innovative research and by preparing the next generation of practitioners, the college is on a mission to add more years to our life and MORE LIFE to those years.
I am so incredibly proud of the ways our faculty, students, and alumni are adding MORE LIFE through education, research, clinical care and community engagement."
- Dean Kelly A. Tappenden, PhD, RD
More Life Stories
Audiology by Air
One audiology class changed everything for U of U College of Health alumna Ashley Earp. Now she serves remote Alaskan villages where ear disease rates are four times the national average.
The Hearing Doctors
Audiology changes lives, from miners with noise damage to children with hearing loss. Meet the AuD students training to make a difference in Utah.
Healing on Horseback
Susan Redmond, a physical therapy alum, uses hippotherapy—therapy on horseback—to help children with disabilities, veterans with PTSD, and more through her work.
Utah Football Captain Tackles Graduate Research and NFL Dreams
Utah football captain Jaren Kump is pursuing an NFL dream and a master's in kinesiology while balancing practice, research, and family.
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New Study in Mice Reveals Long-Term Metabolic Risks of Ketogenic Diet
U of U Health's Amandine Chaix, PhD finds long-term keto diets may cause fatty liver disease and impaired blood sugar regulation despite preventing weight gain.
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Climbing Toward More Life
University of Utah Health’s Burn Survivor Climbing Clinic uses recreational therapy and rock climbing to help burn survivors build confidence, resilience, and community support.
New Research Shows Promising Link Between Sleep and Memory
Research led by College of Health researcher Genevieve Albouy, PhD, reveals how sleep plays a critical role in memory formation and retention, supported by recent publications and a new NSF grant.
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OT Student Blends a Lifelong Love of Swimming with a Passion for Helping Kids
Meet Megan Latta, an OT student combining her love of swimming and pediatric care through aquatic occupational therapy.
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New Wearable Technology Helps Improve Mobility After Stroke
Researchers demonstrate a lightweight hip exoskeleton cuts walking energy costs by nearly 20% for stroke patients with hemiparesis.
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U-EXPLORE Partners with Medicine to Teach Clinical Judgment
University of Utah medical students and residents are learning clinical decision-making through U-EXPLORE, an innovative backcountry course connecting avalanche terrain with medical practice.
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Student-Led Outreach Brings Biomechanics Education to Local Schools
The U of U's ASB Student Chapter drives biomechanics outreach through classroom mentoring, National Biomechanics Day events, and a cross-campus graduate community.
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Giving More Life: The Power of Philanthropy
Discover how philanthropy powers the College of Health by funding scholarships, research, and students like Olena, who turn lived experience into life-changing careers.
From the College of Health
Research Highlights
The College of Health continues to expand in its research initiatives to advance and develop health-related studies and research.
Get Involved with the College of Health
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More Life at the College of Health
At the University of Utah College of Health, our students don't just earn degrees—they champion more life. Together, let's add more years to our life and life to our years.
Student Spotlight
The College of Health is one of the largest colleges at the University of Utah for good reason. With almost 2,900 students currently enrolled, our graduates might become health educators, nutritionists, adventure guides, researchers, or scientists. Degree programs across six departments prepare students for these careers, and many more. Jobs in College of Health fields pay well and offer stability and success.
What kinds of degrees do students pursue?
In 2025, the COH awarded 519 bachelor’s degrees, 140 master’s degrees and 25 doctoral degrees. Health & Kinesiology is the most popular undergraduate degree, and Physical Therapy is the most popular graduate degree.
Department Highlights
Communication Sciences & Disorders
- 30 Faculty (19 career-line, 11 tenure-line)
- $1.2M Research Expenditure
- 17 Scholarships
- 243 Students
Health & Kinesiology
- 32 Faculty (17 career-line, 15 tenure-line)
- $3.2M Research Expenditure
- 38 Fitness Instructors
- 24 Scholarships
- 1,567 Students
Nutrition & Integrative Physiology
- 30 Faculty (16 career-line, 14 tenure-line)
- $4.2M Research Expenditure
- 235 Nutrition Minors
- 11 Scholarships
- 76 Graduate Students
Occupational & Recreational Therapies
- 13 Faculty (7 career-line, 6 tenure-line)
- $879.8K Research Expenditure
- 11 Therapists
- 12 Scholarships
- 114 Students
Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
- 11 Faculty (4 career-line, 7 tenure-line)
- $303K Research Expenditure
- 28 Scholarships
- 252 Students
Physical Therapy & Athletic Training
- 37 Faculty (28 career-line, 9 tenure-line)
- $5M Research Expenditure
- 80 Scholarships
- 427 Students
Newly Funded Research
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