To help navigate the season with more joy and less guilt, Kathy Mellen, a registered dietitian and professor of instruction in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology at the University of Iowa, shares practical insights on how to enjoy holiday meals, manage social pressures, and feel good — physically and emotionally — during this season of celebration.

Kara Whitaker pens American Heart Association science advisory published in "Circulation", connecting Iowa research to national health priorities.

Associate professor Vitor Lira discussed his work on aging, exercise, and molecular connections between muscle and cardiovascular health during the American Heart Association’s Usage of Omics Techniques in Research webinar.

The hands-on experiential learning course connects students with veterans, certified therapeutic recreation specialists, and adaptive recreation opportunities.

The University of Iowa professor’s research and presentation explore how a new enforcement model could reshape college athletics.

Graduate students gained inspiration and insight during a Des Moines field trip highlighting the impact of child life work in hospital and community settings.

The hands-on experiential learning course connects students with NASCAR executives and real-world marketing opportunities.

Between the spring and summer sessions, over 85 students earned course credit and strengthened their experience portfolio through guided field experience practicums in 2025. Learn who completed practicums, what organizations they worked with, and what their experiences entailed.

UISRM’s Independent Field Experience structure allows students to earn field experience credit anywhere they’re able to find an approved position. Three students, with the help of UISRM and UI resources, earned field experience outside of the United States during the summer 2025 session. Learn more in this feature article.

Iowa is the only National Congress of State Games member to host summer, winter, senior, adaptive, and corporate games, bringing a wide range of health and wellness benefits to participants. Learn how UISRM students and alumni fuel the Iowa Sports Foundation in this feature article.