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Introducing the Dean's Promising Scholars

Nov. 26, 2019

From left to right: Sarah Chong, Alejandro “A.J.” Sanchez, Leslie Aguilera, and Manuel “Manny” Sandoval, four of the inaugural cohort of Dean’s Promising Scholars The college is pleased to announce the launch of the Dean’s Promising Scholars, the college’s first four-year, full-tuition scholarship program for undergraduate students who show tremendous…

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Mary Steinhardt Named American Academy of Health Behavior Fellow

Nov. 11, 2019

Mary Steinhardt, professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education (KHE), has been named a fellow of the American Academy of Health Behavior. The academy serves as the research home for health behavior scholars and researchers primarily focused on a commitment to excellence in research and its…

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Mary Steinhardt Receives $3.3 Million Grant from the National Institutes of Health

Oct. 04, 2019

The project provides resources to African Americans to manage their daily demands of type 2 diabetes.

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Kinesiology and Health Education Faculty Member Receives $1.2 Million Grant from NIAAA

Oct. 01, 2019

Miguel Pinedo's project will address gaps in our understanding of barriers that prevent people from seeking and receiving appropriate care for alcohol use disorders.

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Kinesiology and Health Education New Faculty 2019

Sep. 04, 2019

This year, the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education is joined by Hao-Yuan Hsiao and Galia Tzvetkov.

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E-Cigarette Ads Increase Likelihood of Teen and Young Adult Vaping

Aug. 27, 2019

Researchers found that those who remembered seeing in-store and TV e-cigarette marketing were significantly more likely to begin using e-cigarettes up to 2.5 years later.

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Matt Bowers: Do Kids Benefit from Recess?

Aug. 25, 2019

Does recess have long-term benefits for kids? Learn why Assistant Professor Matt Bowers says yes.

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Sport Management Creates Unique Partnership with Austin FC

Aug. 20, 2019

Students in the sport management program help to grow Austin FC's community presence in Austin through internships and in-class projects.

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Five Tips to Stay Safe Around Water this Summer

Jul. 30, 2019

18-24-year-old males are statistically more likely to try drown than their peers. Learn how to stay safe around water this summer with these tips from water safety expert Don Crowley.

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Matt Bowers Quoted in Wired Article on Kids Sports

Jun. 28, 2019

Learn how having your child specialize in one sport might hurt their chances of becoming a professional athlete later on.

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