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Lifelong learning: The value of an SHHS education for Ashley Troutman

Ashley Troutman is preparing to graduate and finish her Dual Doctorate of Physical Therapy & Ph.D. in Health Sciences & Rehabilitation Sciences this month. She defended her dissertation, which explores intervention effects on musculoskeletal health and physical function in CKD-MBD using a rat model, in October. This time is especially significant for Troutman, who began... Read more about 'Lifelong learning: The value of an SHHS education for Ashley Troutman' »

Big Ten Football Championship Game creates big opportunity for sport management students

Every year, Indianapolis becomes a hub for sporting events, the Big Ten Football Championship Game being one of the latest major crowd-drawers. Just this year, more than 67,000 spectators flocked to the city to watch the showdown on Dec 7. With gameday events happening only a few miles away from campus, IU Indianapolis sport management... Read more about 'Big Ten Football Championship Game creates big opportunity for sport management students' »

IU nutrition and dietetics graduate student serves up nutrition education for Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Graduate students in the dietetic internship program at IU Indianapolis are getting career-ready in a place that’s familiar to them—grades K-12. For these future dietitians, going back to school means gaining valuable firsthand experience in managing food systems for Indiana schoolchildren. “There’s a vital role to play in feeding kids that can be really powerful... Read more about 'IU nutrition and dietetics graduate student serves up nutrition education for Hamilton Southeastern Schools' »

IU occupational therapy teams up with nonprofit to empower addiction recovery

A partnership formed from a shared mission is highlighting the value of occupational therapy (OT) in improving the lives of pregnant women and mothers in addiction recovery and their children. Recognized for projects focused on adolescents in recovery, Victoria Wilburn, D.H.Sc., OTR, CLT, FAOTA, and Overdose Lifeline, dedicated to supporting people affected by addiction, are... Read more about 'IU occupational therapy teams up with nonprofit to empower addiction recovery' »

The PARCS impact: stretching further than fitness

The Physically Active Residential Communities and Schools (PARCS) program provides low-cost fitness and wellness services to urban areas in Indianapolis. Since 2005, PARCS has fostered a healthier Indianapolis through accessible fitness options. In partnership with Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) and the Boner Fitness & Learning Center (the Fitness Zone), PARCS helps reduce barriers to physical... Read more about 'The PARCS impact: stretching further than fitness' »

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