Meet Stephanie Symons, a 2008 Department of Athletic Training graduate who's working as an athletic trainer for the United States Marine Corps: "I’m from South Jordan, Utah and went to...
Rebekah Nicholson wanted to make a difference as a registered dietitian—but her research skills are next-level. A third-year PhD student, Nicholson received a competitive F31 grant, which supports up to...
Kelly A. Tappenden, PhD, RD, has been appointed dean of the College of Health (COH) at the University of Utah, effective July 1, 2023. Tappenden comes to the University of...
Kary Woodruff, PhD, RD, has received one of the top honors from the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) practice group. She’s the West Coast Region Outstanding Dietetic Educator...
College of Health Interim Dean Scott Ward, PhD, has announced the promotion of Anna Tibbitts to Director of Advancement, effective immediately. Tibbitts has served as the College’s interim director since...
The University of Utah has honored Kirk Nichols, PhM, with the 2023 Distinguished University Teaching Award. Nichols is an associate professor/lecturer in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, where...
Les Chatelain, a longtime professor in the Department of Health & Kinesiology, passed away recently after a short battle with cancer. A University of Utah graduate, Chatelain spent his entire...
Whether it’s boxing out on the basketball court or making a cut on a soccer field, balance is key for athletes. And when they lose it—due to concussion or other...
Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology graduate students Sohom Mookherjee and Sean Tatum have received the American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship Award. This highly competitive fellowship provides up to two...
It’s not easy to be a new baby, especially when bath time is involved. Enter swaddle bathing, which is clinically proven to keep preterm and full-term babies warmer and happier...
One third of adults in the U.S. have chronic musculoskeletal pain, and opioids are commonly prescribed for pain management. But prescription opioids can come with risk of opioid misuse, addiction...
