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É«»¢ÊÓÆµ School of Health Professions Adds a New Master’s 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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From Parents for Parents: Why We Love Family Weekend
When our youngest daughter made the decision to attend É«»¢ÊÓÆµ, we were more than thrilled. But we did not expect the blessings our family would receive and the connections we would build through this university. 
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From Parents for Parents: Family Weekend Concert
My husband and I prayed that our daughter’s college search would lead her to a place that felt like home and offered strong opportunities in the School of the Arts. After several exceptional tours, we visited É«»¢ÊÓÆµ on a cloudless, summer day and immediately felt the community. The warmth of the campus and the people – from staff, to faculty, to students –created an indescribable bond. Our prayers for a university family were answered, and the three of us gained more than expected. 
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É«»¢ÊÓÆµâ€™s Communication Sciences Department Advances Mission with New Listening and Spoken Language Initiative
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in É«»¢ÊÓÆµâ€™s 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. 
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É«»¢ÊÓÆµ Welcomes New Students at Move-In Day
É«»¢ÊÓÆµ welcomed new students in the class of 2029 during move-in days at the five first-year residence halls on central campus.  
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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." 
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Where You Sleep Is Just the Beginning: Thoughts for the É«»¢ÊÓÆµ Class of 2029 and Their Families
It’s official—housing assignments have dropped, and your student’s journey to É«»¢ÊÓÆµ just got very real. Suddenly there’s a building name, a room number, maybe even a new roommate’s name… and with that comes a wave of feelings: excitement, nervous energy, curiosity, and maybe a few butterflies. Totally normal!Â