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Our professors will teach you the science, medicine, and social awareness necessary for a successful career in the health professions. You'll have resources and opportunities that only a world-class research university with a comprehensive teaching and research hospital can offer.

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As a health, sport, and human physiology student at Iowa, you'll get the best of both worlds—a health sciences education preparing you for your career and a broad liberal arts education showing you the world.

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You might be laser-focused on a specific career in the health and wellness sciences. Or maybe you want to see your options and uncover your professional path along the way. However it begins, you can write your own story at Iowa. Apply and begin your personal journey of exploration and discovery.

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Alumni with human physiology major accepted into graduate/medical school

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The only nationally endorsed child life program in Iowa
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Only Sport Rec Management program in Iowa at a major state university
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News and announcements

Breaking Out on the Biggest Stage

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
UISRM Advisory Board Member Tara Carsner invited five UISRM students to serve as Playa Society Brand Ambassadors at the WNBA All-Star Game. Learn more and check out content their experience through a highlight video and media gallery.

All Roads Lead to the Nationals

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
While a trio of UISRM graduates, Jake Stone (BS 2019), Daniel Crooks (BS 2022), and Joe Korpalski (BS 2026), now work with the Washington Nationals, they never overlapped or interacted during their time as UISRM students. Learn about their varied field experience journeys with UISRM to the Nationals in this feature article.

UISRM's New Home: HSAB

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
After calling the Field House home for decades, UISRM has moved to the Health Sciences Academic Building. Learn more about the program’s new home and how you can experience it in this UISRM Newsletter feature.
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Events

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2026 UISRM Symposium

Monday, September 14, 2026 9:30am to 3:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Students interested in pursuing a career in sport and recreation are encouraged to attend this professional development event. Attendees will hear from keynote speakers and panelists working in professional sports, intercollegiate athletics, and recreation. The networking session will allow attendees to introduce themselves to prospective employers.

Registration for the 2026 UISRM Symposium is required. Visit the UISRM Symposium website and visit the Registration page to ensure your participation...

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Career Trek: From Game Day to Career Day

Thursday, September 17, 2026 (all day)
Pomerantz Center

Join the Pomerantz Career Center in Des Moines to explore the wide range of careers that keep sports, recreation, and entertainment moving. Go behind the scenes with industry professionals and learn about opportunities in sports management, recreation, operations, events, programming, and more! Whether you're passionate about sports or interested in the business and experiences that surround them, discover where your career could take you.

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Iowa Barnstormers

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Iowa After Hours Cedar Rapids

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Big Grove Brewery Cedar Rapids Taproom
Join fellow Hawkeyes and friends on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Big Grove Brewery Cedar Rapids Taproom for an evening of conversation and connection.
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