News: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences

blonde woman in brown pantsuit sitting by the pool
People |

Crystal Rose Schulz, a 2022 Alumna of the Year, launches an initiative to prioritize the wellbeing of Southern Nevadans and their living spaces.

female athletic trainer working with students
People |

Midwestern transplant Michelle Samuel discovered ºÚÁÏÍø, racking up two degrees (and counting), countless mentorship hours, and a position of leadership in athletic training.

man pointing to a muscle group outlined with marker on a bodybuilder
Campus News |

The hands-on activities in this intro class makes the challenging material fun to learn for future health professionals.

woman posing in lockerroom
People |

Former Lady Rebel now racking up the assists with her ºÚÁÏÍø Facilities Management team.  

Lake Mead
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting ºÚÁÏÍø experts who made headlines locally, nationally, and around the world.

woman running in pool
Research |

Kinesiology professor John Mercer turned a love of triathlons into a vector for research into wetsuit technology and underwater running.

Luara Kruskall stands between isles of foot pantry
People |

Faculty/staff outreach award recipient Laura Kruskall developed a multifaceted approach to address food insecurity while providing opportunities for students.

a teacher and student in a classroom
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and events at ºÚÁÏÍø.

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People |

As someone who initially left the school system in eighth grade and was abused and homeless, a young Sharon Jalene never would have guessed she would end up earning three college degrees.

woman in dentist coat holding volleyball on a court
People |

The former ºÚÁÏÍø volleyball player is now acing it as as clinical sciences professor at the ºÚÁÏÍø School of Dental Medicine.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine graduates line up to cross the commencement stage
Campus News |

A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.

A researcher working in the lab of the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience
Campus News |

A collection of news stories featuring collaboration and reflection at ºÚÁÏÍø.