March 04, 2024 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Health and Kinesiology name change reflects changes in research and mission The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s College of Applied Health Sciences is proud to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to advancing health sciences education and research. Effective Aug. 16, the Department of Kinesiology and Community […]
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Geiger to assess effects of some chemicals on children’s sleep
Feb. 14, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Endocrine disrupting chemicals are found in many common household items, and our blood Multiple studies have shown that children who regularly get an adequate amount of sleep have improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, and overall mental and physical health. Not getting enough sleep can lead to high blood pressure, […]
Boppart awarded Beckman’s Vision and Spirit Award
May 7, 2020 | AHS Staff Marni Boppart, an associate professor of kinesiology and community health, is the 2020 winner of the Beckman Institute Vision and Spirit Award. Boppart is also a faculty member in the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and at the Carle R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. You can read more […]
A Few Minutes With … adjusting to online instruction during COVID-19
April 14, 2020 | Vince Lara Handling the transition to online instruction Vince Lara of the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois speaks with Keiko Ishikawa of the Speech and Hearing Science Department and Neha Gothe of the department of Kinesiology and Community Health about the transition to online instruction at […]
150 Years Strong
During the University of Illinois’ sesquicentennial year, the College of Applied Health Sciences celebrated the pioneers who enabled the College to contribute significantly to the University’s success and reputation.