Oct. 22, 2023 | Kim Graber Hello, members of the Kinesiology and Community Health family, As we move later into the fall semester, I am excited to share with you the latest 2023 KCH newsletter. This edition embodies our commitment to fostering wellness, strengthening community bonds and celebrating the remarkable achievements of our faculty, students, […]
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Healthcare mission drove Lynne Barnes to MHA program
Oct. 23, 2023 | Ethan Simmons New Master of Health Administration director Lynne Barnes says, “After decades of working in healthcare, it’s really exciting for me to have the opportunity to impact the careers of future healthcare leaders.” Find out more about the past president of Carle Foundation Hospital and her move to lead the MHA program. […]
Faculty Focus: KCH Assistant Professor Emerson Sebastião
Oct. 23, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Emerson Sebastião is joining the faculty of the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health as an assistant professor. Sebastião spoke about teaching at his alma mater, his research influences and the college’s diversity initiatives. Q: You’re from Brazil and did your undergraduate work there. How did you end up at Illinois […]
Faculty Focus: KCH Assistant Professor Shelby Keye
Oct. 23, 2023 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Shelby Keye in spring 2024 will join the faculty of the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health as an assistant professor after completing her doctoral degree. Keye spoke about teaching at her alma mater, her research influences and the college’s diversity initiatives. Q: Is there pressure to return as faculty […]
KCH Abroad: Students travel to Italy, Greece
ITALY In May 2023, 24 students traveled to Italy in a faculty-led Study Abroad program focused on the Italian public health system. Students attended tours and talks at prestigious Italian sites in Rome and Florence, and also enjoyed some amazing cultural activities, including Italian cooking and art classes, guided tours to the main historical attractions […]
Message from the Dean
Oct. 23, 2023 | Cheryl Hanley-Maxwell Hello, everyone. I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits as we embark on a new academic year at the College of Applied Health Sciences. As the dean of our esteemed college, I am thrilled to welcome you to the fall 2023 semester and […]