Oct. 23, 2023 | Ethan Simmons New Master of Health Administration director Lynne Barnes says, “After decades of working in healthcare, it’s really exciting for me to have the opportunity to impact the careers of future healthcare leaders.” Find out more about the past president of Carle Foundation Hospital and her move to lead the MHA program. […]
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Faculty Focus: Meaghan McKenna
Oct. 23, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Meaghan McKenna joined the faculty of the Department of Speech and Hearing Science in the fall of 2023. McKenna’s research focuses on engaging in collaborative partnerships to solve educational problems of practice. Find out more about her below. Q: Who or what influenced you to go into research or […]
RST faculty hope to build on rural tourism growth
Oct. 23, 2023 | Bruce Adams Rural and nature-based tourism is one of the fastest-growing segments in the tourism industry, and the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism wants to be at the forefront of efforts to develop it further. Rural and nature-based tourism is one of the fastest-growing segments in the tourism industry, and […]
Message from interim Department Head Bill Stewart
Oct. 23, 2023 | Bill Stewart Hello friends and alumni of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, In my first couple of months as interim head, I’ve been grateful for the strong legacy and leadership network of our faculty, alumni and friends. With your goodwill and support across the years, the department has grown […]
Get to Know: SHS Practice Manager Rabel Lohana
Oct. 23, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Rabel Lohana joined the Department of Speech and Hearing Science this fall as the first practice manager for the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Clinic. Find out more about her career and life journey below. Q: You are from Pakistan, and worked to provide medical care there. How did you end up […]
Study: Hearing aids may slow cognitive decline for at-risk adults
Oct. 23, 2023 | Ethan Simmons SHS Clinical Assistant Professor Sadie Braun said she’ll incorporate the results of the study into her counseling of her patients who need hearing aids. A study published in the medical journal The Lancet found that hearing aids might slow cognitive decline for at-risk older adults with hearing loss. Sadie Braun, audiologist and clinical assistant professor […]
Message from the dean
Oct. 23, 2024 | Cheryl Hanley-Maxwell Hello, everyone. I hope this message finds you well as we begin the fall 2024 semester at the College of Applied Health Sciences. As the dean of our esteemed college, I am delighted to greet you and share some exciting updates. This edition of our newsletter reflects our unwavering […]
Message from Professor Pamela Hadley, Head
Oct. 23, 2023 | Pamela Hadley Dear students, faculty, alumni and friends of the Department of Speech and Hearing Science, As the vibrant colors of fall start to grace our campus, I am delighted to welcome you all to the latest edition of our departmental newsletter. It is with immense pride that I share the […]
Alumni Spotlight: Haley Bauman
Oct. 23, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Haley Bauman graduated from the University of Illinois in August 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in recreation, sport and tourism. She told us about her internship program this summer. This past summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to complete a 10-week internship as an activities field support agent for […]
Meet the new KCH faculty
Including Shelby Keye and Emerson Sebastião, KCH has brought in nine new faculty members this semester: Lynne Barnes, Otávio Leão, Jack Senefeld, Rafael Tassitano, Wesley Wilson, Shelly Johnson, Maria Cecília Tenório