March 31, 2026 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Student entrepreneur innovates user-centered assistive tech to empower independence The College of Applied Health Sciences within the University of Illinois has long been known as spearhead of accessibility, thanks to the trailblazing work of Tim Nugent. Nugent, who died in 2015, was the founder of what is now Disability […]
Month: March 2026
Illini Success Report: Most new AHS grads find employment or continue education
March 24, 2026 | Ethan Simmons The latest Illini Success Report surveyed University of Illinois graduates from Aug. 2024 to May 2025. Most found employment or enrolled in a new academic program. The majority of 2024-25 University of Illinois graduates have found a next destination post-grad, with most gaining employment or continuing their education. The […]
Two AHS faculty members recognized for excellence in instruction
March 18, 2026 | Ethan Simmons Recognized by the Office of the Provost: Speech and Hearing Science Associate Professor Mary Flaherty and Health and Kinesiology Instructor Christy Bazan Every year, the University of Illinois Office of the Provost recognizes faculty members for excellence in instruction, who are nominated by committees of faculty, staff and students […]
Oksana Masters adds five medals to her record Paralympic total
March 17, 2026 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Masters won a third of Team’s USA total medal count Oksana Masters, who trains at Disability Resources and Educational Services at the University of Illinois, finished with five medals at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, including four golds in biathlon and cross-country skiing events. Masters, 36, also […]
Oksana Masters adds to Paralympic medal count
March 11, 2026 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Oksana Masters, who trains at the University of Illinois’ Disability Resources and Educational Services, continued her amazing run at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Italy. Masters captured gold in the women’s sitting 10km to secure her third gold medal of these Paralympic Winter Games after completing […]
DRES trainee Masters wins gold in 2026 Paralympics
March 09, 2026 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Illinois has three DRES-affiliated Paralympians competing in Italy Oksana Masters, who trains at the University of Illinois’ Disability Resources and Educational Services, took gold in the women’s biathlon sprint at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games on Saturday to earn the 20th Paralympic medal of her career and […]