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HSHP doctoral student Garrett Steinbrink earns American Heart Association predoctoral fellowship

Thursday, April 23, 2026
The competitive award will support his research to develop a clinical screening tool to identify patients not meeting physical activity and muscle-strengthening guidelines.
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HSHP professor appointed to national Women in Physiology Committee

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The appointment highlights the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology’s commitment to mentorship, leadership, and advancing women in science.
Ava Bayless and UI President Barbara Wilson at 2026 Finkbine Dinner

HSHP student Ava Bayless recognized at Finkbine Dinner

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Ava Bayless, a student in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology, was recognized at the University of Iowa’s Finkbine Dinner for her leadership, academic achievement, and contributions to student success and community engagement.
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Kanokwan (Mandy) Bunsawat, assistant professor in the department, publishes editorial commentary in Journal of Hypertension

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The article examines how blood pressure response to renal denervation may vary based on levels of sympathetic overactivity.
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Musco x Iowa: Helping UISRM Students See the Light

Sunday, March 22, 2026
A pioneer in sports lighting, Musco is also advancing the careers of young sport and recreation professionals. Learn how Musco and UISRM provided the foundation on which Jeremy Chaplin and other UISRM alumni are experiencing early-career success.
UISRM students at the NCAA headquarters.

UISRM Field Trip Recap – Indianapolis

Sunday, March 22, 2026
A host of UISRM students met with 31 sport industry professionals in Indianapolis and learned about dozens of careers and how to take the next steps in their professional development. Get a taste of all that this transformative experience included. 
Carter Klein shaking hands with Kirk Ferentz

The UISRM Awards Go To…

Sunday, March 22, 2026
Movie fanatics love the film awards season and the culmination of it at the Academy Awards. UISRM students love scholarship season, where prospective and current students share their stories to unlock financial support made possible by the program’s generous supporters.
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#SalesHawks Thrive in Cleveland

Sunday, March 22, 2026
Fifteen UISRM students traveled to Cleveland for the TeamWork Online Sports Sales Workshop & Job Fair on February 20, 2026. Learn how this year’s cohort of #SalesHawks thrived at the premier pro sports hiring event.
UI students at Camp Courageous

Guided Field Experience Success and UISRM Achievements (March 2026)

Sunday, March 22, 2026
Current students, recent graduates, and UISRM alumni have been busy earning their way into and moving up within the sport and recreation industry. See the accomplishments that the UISRM program is aware of and let us know of any achievements, updates, or news that you would like to share.