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From Texas to Alaska: Cycling for a Cure for Cancer
Jul. 23, 2018
Three College of Education students cycle 4,000 miles in the fight against cancer and decide that getting there really is half the fun.
How Sports and the Military Helped Nate Boyer Bridge Cultural Divides
Jul. 06, 2018
Kinesiology and Health Education alumnus Nate Boyer discusses how his experiences as a U.S. Special Forces Green Beret, University of Texas Longhorn and NFL player led him towards activism
Dixie Stanforth Explains Binge-Watching Health Risks and how to Avoid them
Jun. 09, 2018
Increases in binge-watching are causing increased health risks. Provost's Teaching Fellow Dixie Stanforth speaks to Consumer Reports on these risks and how to reduce them.
Liesl Nydegger: Ben Carson's rent increases can empower domestic abusers
Jun. 09, 2018
Kinesiology and Health Education Assistant Professor Liesl Nydegger discusses how rising housing costs are putting domestic violence victims at greater risk.
KHE Recent Graduate Earns Volunteer Appreciation Award at Ronald McDonald Family Room
Jun. 07, 2018
This is awarded to one volunteer per location each year and is given to someone who has great communication with the staff, is loyal to their position, connects with families, and is a great example of a volunteer.
KHE Professor Mary Steinhardt Wins 2017 Civitatis Award
May. 10, 2018
Steinhardt’s research focuses on the determinants and methods for building resilience and strength when challenged with change and stressful situations.
Terry Todd Interviewed about the Legacy of Andre the Giant
May. 08, 2018
Terry Todd is interviewed by NPR's Texas Standard podcast about his friendship and meeting with André the Giant
Why We Need Ethics in Sports
May. 03, 2018
The winter Olympics may have wrapped up earlier this year, but charges of doping still reverberate. With all of the scandals surrounding this year’s Winter Olympics, it’s hard to ignore the importance of ethics in sports. Between Russia being barred from the Olympics for doping and former U.S. gymnastics doctor…
Undergraduate’s Fine Motor Research Can Give Physical Therapists a Hand
Apr. 26, 2018
It can be difficult for those with a fine motor disability to complete certain gestures. An undergraduate researcher is studying how different forces or force combinations may be more strenuous to conduct than others. By having volunteers perform specific motions, his research has the ability to assist physical therapists in…
Kinesiology and Health Education Ph.D. Candidate to be Featured on The Dr. Oz Show
Apr. 24, 2018
A casual conversation on a flight from back to Austin from Newark led to an appearance on the Dr. Oz Show for Tim Fleisher, a Ph.D. candidate in exercise science in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. On an episode set to air May 16, 2018, Fleisher shares his research and exercise…

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