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Jess Gorzelitz

HSHP prepares to open new Exercise Oncology Clinic that aims to improve health outcomes for cancer patients and survivors

Monday, August 25, 2025
HSHP assistant professor Jessica Gorzelitz and Carver College of Medicine professor Heather Reisinger will oversee the nearly $650,000 project funded through the University of Iowa’s P3 initiative.
Jaecee Hall typing on laptop

SRM alumna uplifts female athletes with new clothing company

Monday, August 18, 2025
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences alumna Jaecee Hall (BA24, MA24) founded her company Unbreakable Female Athlete to help address gender equity in sports.
Luc Carr and students study abroad in Spain 2025

CLAS students learn about health and wellness in some of the healthiest cities in the world

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Twenty students from the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology ventured to Spain for three weeks to learn about the preventative side of health and wellness.
Dan Matheson and Barbra Wilson at Big Ten Development Conference

SRM faculty member moderates panel on future of college athletics at Big Ten Development Conference

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Dan Matheson, director of the Sport and Recreation Management program in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology, addressed the NCAA House settlement and the future of college athletics during a panel with Big Ten leaders.
SRM Big Ten Field Trip 2025

SRM students travel to Big Ten Conference headquarters to gain insight into college athletics

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Nearly 50 University of Iowa students traveled to the Big Ten Conference headquarters in Chicago, where students gained career insight and networking opportunities.
Headshot of Bri Swope

HHP faculty member recognized by students for their impact in the classroom

Monday, June 16, 2025
Bri Swope, associate professor in the Department of Health and Human Physiology, tries to create a classroom and learning environment that is welcoming, inclusive, respectful of ideas and experiences, and that leads to student success.
Ben Landsee

Meet the new CLAS HHP internship director Ben Landsee

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Ben Landsee has worked with the university through multiple academic departments like the Academic Advising Center and has taught a Career Leadership class.
Health Sciences Academic Building previsualization

UI’s largest department changes name to Health, Sport, and Human Physiology

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The name change reflects the department’s growth and expanded scope of education and research.
Pentacrest in the Spring

HHP faculty members identified as faculty and staff who made difference

Faculty members Kelli Taeger, Lauren Steinke, Bri Swope, Aaron Schneider, Clay Peterson, Packy Moran, Kathy Mellen, Anna Jensen, and Adam Blalock were mentioned ten or more times by graduating students that had a positive influence on them during their time at University of Iowa.
Dan Matheson with student

SRM NIL course simulates agency experience

Students from across the University of Iowa campus collaborate to put together name, image, and likeness plans for Hawkeye student-athlete “clients.”