May 22, 2023 | Janasia Phillips From as young as seven years old, Kevin Fritz knew something was different. But the alum of the College of Applied Health Sciences never saw different as a negative. From as young as seven years old, Kevin Fritz knew something was different. He had spent the past three months in the […]
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2023 SHS Awards
May 21, 2023 | Congratulations to the recipients of 2023 scholarships and awards. The undergraduate and graduate students recognized within these pages have shown outstanding dedication and creativity in the pursuit of their personal and professional goals. We are very proud of your achievements. Click the link to read the PDF program. Related news
SHS’ Nudelman takes Research Live prize
May 22, 2023 | The Graduate College in April announced the winners of the 2023 Research Live! competition. Now in its eighth year, Research Live! is a fun, fast-paced competition that celebrates graduate student research at the University of Illinois. Twelve finalists shared their passions in three minutes or less at the Knight Auditorium at […]
SHS undergrad Panfil scores prestigious internship
May 22, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Holly Panfil knew from a young age that she wanted to support people with disabilities. As she grew up, her passion also grew, and she got involved with organizations that provided her opportunities to work with people who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. “I had opportunities such as Big […]
Kraay: NPIs, Boosters work to battle COVID-19
Oct. 22, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Alicia Kraay’s study shows getting vaccine boosters and using non-pharmaceutical interventions can reduce cumulative deaths from COVID-19. In a recent publication, Kinesiology and Community Health assistant professor Alicia Kraay and her collaborators write that combining boosters and non-pharmaceutical interventions results in a 30 percent decrease in cumulative deaths due to COVID-19, […]
KCH professors get funding to help workers with disabilities transition out of subminimum wage jobs
Oct. 22, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo David Strauser and John Kosciulek received funding to help workers with disabilities transition out of subminimum wage jobs. The idea of a subminimum wage—enacted in 1938 as part of the Fair Labor Standards Act—was originally intended to serve as a transition for the large number of soldiers with disabilities returning from […]
AHS honors three outstanding alumni
Oct. 22, 2022 | Anna Flanagan Three graduates who received this year’s alumni awards from AHS have amassed impressive accomplishments for themselves while keeping a professional eye on others. A college president who thinks the best part of leadership is facilitating the achievements of colleagues. An attorney who makes sure companies that provide communications and media services […]
McCristal recipient Husain has personal connection for her research studies
Oct. 22, 2022 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Fatima Husain is the 2022 recipient of the King J. and Marjorie R. McCristal Distinguished Scholar in the College of Applied Health Sciences Most researchers have an inspiration for their research line. It might be an experience, something they read, or even a TV show or movie. For Fatima […]
Message from the Department Head, Pamela Hadley
Oct. 22, 2022 | Pamela Hadley The Department of Speech and Hearing Science concluded an outstanding academic year with the College of Applied Health Sciences Convocation on May 15. We proudly sent many new audiologists and speech-language pathologists into the world, as well as more than 80 bachelor degree recipients who will pursue many different […]
Message from Department Head Carla Santos
Oct. 22, 2022 | Carla Santos Dear Alumni and Friends, Welcome to the fall issue of RST E-News! We have had a whirlwind start to academic year 2022-23, enrolling 296 student majors and adding four new professors to our tenure-track and specialized faculties. In this issue, we’ll introduce you to Assistant Professor Nicholas Pitas, Associate […]