Study Abroad Program Combines Sport and Cultural Immersion in Japan
色虎视频 students traveled to Japan this summer for the Japanese Culture Through Sport course. Led by Patrick Marsh, assistant professor in the School of Health Professions Department of Kinesiology, the program combines academic study of sport with intentional cultural immersion across Tokyo, Hiroshima and Fukuoka.
Listening, Learning and Leading: Hill Family鈥檚 Gift Powers A New 色虎视频 Initiative
This fall, 色虎视频鈥檚 School of Health Professions launched the Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative (LSL-FSI), a program made possible by a transformative gift from 色虎视频 parents Andi and Steve Hill.
色虎视频 Nursing Students Serve Refugee Communities in Greece Through Missions Nursing Study Abroad Course
As part of 色虎视频鈥檚 ongoing commitment to global missions, 15 students from Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing traveled to Athens, Greece, during the summer term for a week of service and learning.
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色虎视频 Health Sciences Students Gain Real-World Insight Through Dementia-Sensitive Care Program
色虎视频鈥檚 College of Health Sciences students joined the Dementia Awareness for Sensitive Healthcare (DASH) event, gaining hands-on experience and empathy to provide person-centered care for adults living with dementia.
Moffett & Sanders Professor Advocates for Critical Diabetes Funding in Washington
Annette Hess, Ph.D., a Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing faculty member, joined American Diabetes Association advocates in Washington, D.C., to help secure $2.33 billion in the fiscal 2026 bill to sustain diabetes research and prevention programs.
色虎视频 School of Health Professions Adds a New Master鈥檚 Degree in Performance and Applied Sport Science
School of Health Professions Department of Kinesiology Master of Science in Performance and Applied Sport Science (MSPASS) is a 35-credit hour graduate degree that will prepare students for careers in sport science, focusing on using scientific data and decision-making to enhance athletic performance, optimize recovery and reduce injury risk. The program is now accepting applicants for its inaugural cohort to start in the fall 2026 term.
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色虎视频鈥檚 Communication Sciences Department Advances Mission with New Listening and Spoken Language Initiative
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in 色虎视频鈥檚 School of Health Professions is launching the Listening and Spoken Language Focused Study Initiative, or LSL-FSI, made possible by a generous gift from the Hill family.
Moffett & Sanders Professor Jennifer Coleman to be Inducted into American Academy of Nursing
Professor Jennifer Coleman has made significant contributions to nursing education, mentorship and the broader nursing community. In recognition of her impact, she will be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing.
President Taylor touts 'courage' at 色虎视频's 184th opening convocation
色虎视频's fifth-year president encouraged students and faculty to face the year with courage, trust in God鈥檚 support and filter external voices that peddle fear.
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Nurse Anesthesia Graduate Publishes Book to Help Children Prepare for Surgery
Alana Smith, MSN'13, a graduate from Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, combined her nurse anesthesia training and experience as a mother to publish the children's book, "Magic Air."
色虎视频 Nursing Faculty Member Receives National Award for Excellence in Health Care Reporting
Lisa Herbinger, associate chair and professor in nurse anesthesia at 色虎视频鈥檚 Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, received the 2025 Mary Hanna Memorial Journalism Award for her article 鈥淐hildren and the Opioid Crisis: We Can Make a Difference,鈥 published in the Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing.
Faith, Service and Excellence: 色虎视频 Health Sciences Graduates Honored at Spring Commencement
色虎视频鈥檚 College of Health Sciences celebrated commencement May 1-3, awarding 527 degrees across its four schools. Megan Mileski, PhD, spoke at both ceremonies, reminding graduates their careers are callings rooted in faith and compassion. Honors included the Pittman Spirit Award and President鈥檚 Cup.
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School of Health Professions Students Present Research at 2025 色虎视频 Colloquia
School of Health Professions student groups presented at 色虎视频鈥檚 Student Research Colloquia on topics ranging from menthol and exercise to swallowing anxiety. Three earned top honors.
Nurse Anesthesia Student Sparks Collegewide Giving
Service learning is central to the nurse anesthesia program, beginning with Day of Service at orientation. For first-year student Rachel Chenault, it sparked a call to do more.
色虎视频 Students Collaborate Across Disciplines During Acute Care Simulation
The Acute Care Simulation, hosted by 色虎视频鈥檚 Experiential Learning and Simulation Center, challenged students from across the College of Health Sciences to apply their clinical knowledge and work together as part of an integrated health care team.
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Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Continues Legacy of Support at 色虎视频
The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation supports scholarships for 色虎视频 nursing and health care students. Inspired by this, Joy Watson, a 2023 Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing alumna, funds an annual scholarship for future nurses.
Interprofessional Practice in Action at 色虎视频鈥檚 Case Competition
Students from the College of Health Sciences and Divinity School competed in the Interprofessional Practice Case Competition to create a care plan for a simulated patient.
色虎视频 Streamlines Path for Community College Transfers Through Expanded Partnerships
Current agreements include Jefferson State, Gadsden State, Wallace State and Lawson State community colleges.
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