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Chris Depner, PhD, was featured as a rising-star faculty member at University of Utah Health’s Vitae 2026 symposium, presenting research on sleep loss, circadian rhythms, and diabetes risk.

The University of Utah Occupational Therapy Program celebrated a historic milestone by hooding its first cohort of entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy students, whose capstone projects addressed community, clinical, educational...

First-year occupational therapy students partnered with the L.S. Skaggs Wellness Center to host a CarFit event, helping community members improve driving safety, comfort, and vehicle fit through personalized assessments.

Department of Occupational and Recreational Therapy faculty Jamie WriBren answers five questions every RT should know.

U of U Health's Burn Survivor Climbing Clinic helps burn survivors rebuild confidence and life skills one climb at a time

At the U of U's Life Skills Clinic, play is purposeful therapy, helping children with autism build communication, motor skills and independence.

Beth Cardell, PhD, lecturer, researcher, clinician, and program director in the University of Utah Department of Occupational & Recreational Therapies, received the 2026 UOTA Eunice Chen Mentorship Award.

University of Utah PRT alum Alex Aguirre turned his passion for sports into a marketing career with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after gaining hands-on experience through the Parks, Recreation and...

The University of Utah College of Health appoints Dr. Lisa Mische Lawson as chair of the Department of Occupational and Recreational Therapies, effective Aug. 17.

The University of Utah College of Health honored the Class of 2026 during Spring Convocation on May 1, recognizing nearly 700 graduates across undergraduate, master’s, clinical doctorate, and PhD programs...

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.

Meet Megan Latta, an OT student combining her love of swimming and pediatric care through aquatic occupational therapy.

Audiology changes lives, from miners with noise damage to children with hearing loss. Meet the AuD students training to make a difference in Utah.

Discover how philanthropy powers the College of Health, funding scholarships, research, and students like Olena, who turn lived experience into life-changing careers.

Researchers demonstrate a lightweight hip exoskeleton cuts walking energy costs by nearly 20% for stroke patients with hemiparesis.

Sawyer Williamson shares why he chose athletic training and how the University of Utah College of Health's reputation for health care excellence shaped his path.

The College of Health honored faculty, staff, and students in April 2026 for excellence in teaching, research, mentorship, and service.

For Sica Glauser, athletic training is the perfect blend of sports and health care and no two days look the same. Discover how her Salt Lake roots led her to...

Josh shares his journey into sports medicine, why he chose the University of Utah College of Health, and the advice every aspiring athletic trainer needs to hear.

Dr. KangJae “Jerry” Lee’s new book, Violent and Verdant, explores the racial, class, and colonial roots of U.S. public parks.

Nature and Human Health-Utah announces four recipients of the 2026–2028 Pilot Grant Program, supporting innovative healthcare, clinical, and translational projects advancing nature and health.

The University of Utah’s ASB Student Chapter leads student-led biomechanics outreach, including monthly classroom mentoring and National Biomechanics Day events, while fostering a cross-campus graduate community spanning multiple colleges and...

University of Utah assistant professor Erik Blackwood, PhD, has received two NIH R01 grants totaling $7.4 million to study cardiometabolic disease and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

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...