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Recreation, Sport, & Tourism

Josh Larson

Spurred to succeed: RST alum Larson knows importance of dedication to his craft

Recreation, Sport, & Tourism

"Your First Ski Trip! A Kid’s Guide For Your First Ski Adventure" is an illustrated children’s book centering around ski and snowboarding knowledge and safety.

RST Alumni Collaborate on Children’s Book

Recreation, Sport, & Tourism

Solomon Siskind sits his office in Irwin Academic Services Building. Siskind is leading a double life at the U. of I: While researching diversity and inclusion for student-athletes, he leads Illinois Athletics development program for them.

RST Ph.D. student helps student-athletes find belonging, in and out of his research

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RST doctoral candidate and longtime swim instructor Latashia Key says targeted, inclusive swim lessons for young Black girls are crucial in not only decreasing disproportionate drowning rates but to improve confidence and self-esteem.

RST Ph.D. candidate is developing a culturally responsive-sustaining water safety program

Recreation, Sport, & Tourism

RST 180 mountain photo

What makes RST’s 'Hall of Fame tour' course click?

Julie Simmons

RST alumna Simmons discusses the importance of giving back

Recreation, Sport, & Tourism

Camille Hobby

RST’s Hobby mulls coaching after graduation

Kinesiology juniors Elizabeth Martinez (center) and Aubrey Cervantes (left) present their research at the AHS Undergrad Research Expo on April 24, 2024.

AHS students present diverse projects for Undergrad Research Week

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Assistant Professor Nick Pitas (first row on left) poses with students at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute in Tennessee.

Outdoor Recreation Consortium: An RST trip to the Smokies—for class credit

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A man in a gray shirt and glasses smiles at a park.

AHS Get to Know: Miki Sato, Ph.D.