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Kristen Davis

HHP graduate student Kristen Davis awarded CLAS Dissertation Writing Fellowship

Friday, April 25, 2025
Findings from Davis’s research, “Arterial Stiffness and Hemodynamic,” could provide support for exercise rehabilitation as an inexpensive, easily accessible, and effect therapy for postpartum women with a history of preeclampsia, reducing overall cardiovascular disease risk and improving cognitive function.
Lisa VanWiel, Kara Whitaker, and Lucas Carr

HHP researchers find possible link between urinary incontinence, cardiovascular disease

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
A University of Iowa-led research team has found that urinary incontinence may be associated with a greater risk for cardiovascular disease in women.
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HHP faculty member named 2025 Student Supervisor of the Year

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Anna Stanhewicz, assistant professor, was recognized by the University of Iowa for her outstanding mentorship and the workplace environment she’s created for her students.
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HHP faculty member honored for research and professional impact

Monday, March 31, 2025
Nate Jenkins, associate professor at the University of Iowa, continues to advance research in human physiology while earning awards that give him the opportunity to train and present.
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HHP faculty member contributes to White House recognized taskforce

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Jess Gorzelitz, assistant professor in the Department of Health and Human Physiology, plays a key role in a national cancer initiative.
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Whitaker receives Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award

Thursday, March 27, 2025
The award, which is in its fourth year, provides funding and development opportunities for tenured mid-career faculty who have established national or international reputations in their disciplines and demonstrate exceptional teaching and mentorship.
Marisa Vasilevich 2025 scholarship recipient

March 2025 Newsletter

Saturday, March 22, 2025
Greetings from Iowa City! Spring is in the air, and as I see the world start to green up around me, I think about the parallels between nature’s glorious spring rebirth and our Sport and Recreation Management program.
Fans first

Fans First, Putting Fans First

Friday, March 21, 2025
Offered for the tenth straight school year, the Fans First guided field experience is preparing UISRM students for a range of sport and recreation careers.
Elio Working

Finding Opportunity in Everything

Friday, March 21, 2025
Each of us has been asked to complete assignments or put in situations we’d rather avoid. Elio Celentino (ex. BS 2025) is no different.
Fans First Practicum

Guided Field Experience Success (Fall/Winter 2024)

Friday, March 21, 2025
During the 2024 fall and winter sessions, over 100 students earned course credit and strengthened their experience portfolio through guided field experience practicums.