News

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Tanya Jones: Football is the New Religion in America

Sep. 03, 2018

Physical Culture and Sport Studies doctoral student Tanya Jones explains how football has came to be the new religion in America.

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Kinesiology and Health Education Alumni Win Teacher of the Year Awards

Aug. 31, 2018

Two Kinesiology and Health Education have earned Teacher of the Year awards from the Texas Association for Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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…

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