Miami alumna blends nutrition, exercise science, and public health to promote healthier communities
For Laura Simpson Bellows, a 1997 ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ graduate in exercise science and health promotion with a minor in nutrition, a passion for improving community health has shaped a fulfilling care...
Miami ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs and faculty present research at Midwest ACSM conference
Students and faculty from ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health shared their work at the Midwest American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) annual meeting in...
Faculty, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs and alumni from ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s nutrition program gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 2025 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo® (FNCE®), th...
Branscum selected as Society of Behavioral Medicine mentor
Paul Branscum, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, has been named a mentor in the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s Bridging the Gap Research Award program. ...
Two EHS ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs named finalists for Love and Honor Cup
Lisa Konadu Boateng, a senior majoring in nutrition with a dietetics concentration, and Janelle Tipton, a ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ in the Spanish Education B.A./M.A. program, are among 10 finalists for Miami Univer...
EHS ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs honored with Provost’s Student Academic Achievement Award
Two College of Education, Health, and Society ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs are among this year’s 13 recipients of the Provost’s Student Academic Achievement Award, which recognizes exceptional acad...
KNH Talks series offers ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs insight, research, and connections
The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health (KNH) has announced its fall 2025 KNH Talks series, featuring faculty, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs, and alumni sharing their expertise on timely topics in health, ...
Professors in Music and Kinesiology are mapping violinists’ playing techniques to prevent overuse injuries and improve performance habits
Reidy named Charles and Frances Condit Associate Professor at Miami
Paul Reidy, associate professor in ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, has been appointed the Charles and Frances Condit Associate Professor. The three-ye...
Ballenger earns career grant to support ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ attendance at national nutrition conference
Lydia Ballenger, director of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s Dietetic Internship program, has received a $10,000 Faculty Career Grant from the Center for Career Exploration and Success. The funding wi...
Miami faculty, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs, and community partners celebrate pavilion project at Hueston Woods
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ Professor Helaine Alessio, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs in her capstone course, and local volunteers recently helped complete a new pavilion at Hueston Woods State Park. Supported by a $10,000 grant f...
EHS funds three experiential learning projects bridging academic disciplines
The initiatives prepare ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs for real-world collaboration across mental health, education, and nutrition fields
First MAT graduate cohort earns 100% BOC exam pass rate
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s inaugural cohort of Master of Athletic Training (MAT) ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs has achieved a perfect first-time pass rate on the Board of Certification (BOC) exam, marking a significa...
Beeder shares mindful nutrition strategies in Miami Presents webinar
Bryn Beeder ’14, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and visiting faculty member at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ, shares practical insights on making intentional food and hydration choices in the web...
EHS ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs and faculty visit Statehouse to discuss education, health, and community needs
On March 26th, a group of 14 EHS ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs, faculty, and staff joined ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ's Office of ASPIRE and Government Relations Network at the Ohio Statehouse for their annual Alternativ...
Athletic training ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs gain hands-on experience at casting workshop
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s Master of Athletic Training ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs took part in a hands-on casting workshop hosted by Erica Knollman, a certified athletic trainer with Kettering Health Network, and ...
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program earns initial CAATE accreditation
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program has been granted five years of initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), re...
EHS faculty earn tenure and promotions
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s College of Education, Health, and Society recognizes faculty members who have been granted tenure and promotions for their contributions to teaching, research, and service.
Graduate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s research delves into the effects of inactivity on heart health
As we celebrate American Heart Month, learn more about a graduate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s passion for physiology, research on overall health, and how Miami has prepared him for a successful career
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ honors faculty and staff at Years of Service Recognition Ceremony
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ celebrated the dedication of its faculty and staff during the 15-25-30 Years of Service Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m. at ASC Pavilion. The event recognized th...
Miami alumni and faculty connect to advance the future of nutrition
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ alumni, faculty, and friends gathered on Feb. 12 at Clovernook Country Club for Empower the Future of Miami Nutrition, an event hosted by Mary Pat Turon-Findley ’83. The ...
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ alumna Kristen Stoehr, a 2010 graduate with a B.S. in Food and Nutrition and a member of the College of Education, Health and Society (EHS) Advisory Council, has launched Vital Pur...
Miami nutrition expert explains the benefits and risks of electrolyte beverages
Bryn Beeder, visiting instructor of nutrition at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ, shares her expertise in a recent article for The Conversation. She explains how electrolyte beverages can support hydration and ma...
Miami sports business expert shares insights on Bengals' future roster strategy
Adam Beissel, an associate professor of sport leadership and management (SLAM) at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ and expert in the business of sports, recently appeared on WCPO 9 News to discuss the Cincinnati B...
Six ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs complete dietetic internship rotation with Miami Dining Services
Six Miami nutrition/dietetic interns recently completed their dietetic rotations with ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s Dining Services, gaining hands-on experience in dining services, nutrition, and op...
Miami alumni offer expert advice on healthy food choices for the new year
Three distinguished Miami College of Education, Health, and Society alumni—Ainsley Maull Malone ’79, Amanda Rosin Goldman ’95, and Deanne Sachs Brandstetter ’...
Kimiecik team explores narrative pedagogy at Lilly Conference
At the 43rd Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching, held Nov. 21-23 at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s Armstrong Center, father-daughter duo Jay Kimiecik (KNH) and Carlyn Kimiecik (FSW) present...
Berg publishes on anticipatory postural adjustments
William Berg, professor of kinesiology at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ, recently contributed to a Special Issue of Brain Sciences focused on anticipatory postural adjustments (APAs) in motor control. Berg's in...
Miami faculty and alumni explore biomechanics of the short game in golf
A new study co-authored by Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health faculty members Dean Smith and Mark Walsh, alongside former ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs and now alumni Tess McGuire and Caitlyn Picard, exam...
Jones Lab undergraduate researchers win 2 awards at the 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs traveled to San Diego to compete in the undergraduate poster competition, ultimately bringing two top-tier awards back to Oxford, Ohio.
Four EHS projects awarded technology grants to enhance ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ learning and engagement
Four innovative projects from ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ's College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS) were recently awarded grants through the competitive process from the Student Technology Fee fund, d...
Unlocking muscle health: ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ secures $410,071 grant for early-life inactivity study
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases has awarded ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ $410,071 for research on how early-life physical inactivity influences muscle quality later in...
Health Professional School Fair
Join us at the 9th Annual ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ Health Professional School Fair!
Miami alumna Maddie Tobler builds career as athletic trainer at Northern Iowa
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ athletic training graduate Maddie Tobler '21, serves as the athletic trainer for the University of Northern Iowa's track and field team. Tobler's journey began as a ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ trainer...
KNH ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs honored with Provost's Student Academic Achievement Award
Taylor Thornburg (Kinesiology, Pre-Med) and Lindsay Stein (Kinesiology, Nutrition Minor) were among ten ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ undergraduates honored with the Provost's Student Academic Achievement Award...
Professor Adam Beissel Discusses Cincinnati Open’s Role Amid Global Tennis Changes
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s Associate Professor Adam Beissel recently shared his expertise in a news story discussing the Cincinnati Open's position as global tennis undergoes potential realignmen...
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ launches scholarship in honor of Dr. Susan Rudge's legacy
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ is proud to announce a new scholarship initiative within the nutrition and dietetics program to honor the outstanding contributions of Dr. Susan Rudge. Known for her dedication to ...
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ Professor Paul Reidy's research featured on NutritionFacts.org
Paul Reidy, an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ, has had his research spotlighted on the popular website NutritionFacts.org. His work ...
Join #MoveInMiami on August 22: Support the Class of 2028 with 2,028 Gifts!
On August 22, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ invites you to participate in #MoveInMiami, a special day dedicated to welcoming the Class of 2028 and shaping their Miami Experience. The goal is to honor the new cl...
Jay Kimiecik receives SUNY Cortland's Distinguished Educator Award
John “Jay” Kimiecik ’80 has been honored with SUNY Cortland’s Distinguished Educator Award during the Alumni Reunion 2024 Awards Ceremony held on Saturday, J...
Camp Excel Introduces Middle Schoolers to College Life at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ
Camp Excel, directed by Rodney Coates, professor of global and intercultural studies, hosted around 100 ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs from Cincinnati Public Schools and Middletown City Schools at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ from ...
Helaine Alessio and Chris Makaroff awarded the Benjamin Harrison Medallion
They are honored with Miami’s most prestigious career faculty award for ‘outstanding contribution to the education of the nation’
Revisiting Reframe Episode 5: The Enigma of Elegance: Unraveling the Intricacies of Movement
In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with William Berg, professor of Kinesiology, to delve into the intricacies of human movement.
EHS Dean's Advisory Councils' Awards
This year’s graduate and undergraduate dean’s advisory councils developed an EHS Awards program. The 2024 inaugural winners are: 2024 Outstanding Graduate Research Award Recipie...
Eight EHS faculty members recognized for making an impact on the Class of 2024
Student Life asked the class of 2024 who made an impact on their college journey, and here are the EHS faculty members they named: Adam Beissel, Ph.D. – Associate Professor of Sports Lead...
Professor Nancy Parkinson's initiative wins support from MIAMI Women Giving Circle
Congratulations to Professor Nancy Parkinson, whose Miami Student Online Pantry Pick List Program has been successfully funded through the MIAMI Women Giving Circle Hawk Tank event! This initiative...
The Miami Student: Nancy Parkinson: From passion to profession
Honors College gives recognition to KNH faculty member
Recipients selected by the Honors Student Advisory and Activities Board.
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ's Nutrition Program Achieves Perfect Match Rate for Fourth Consecutive Year
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ's nutrition/dietetics program celebrates a remarkable achievement, securing a 100% match rate for its undergraduate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs in the national dietetic internship matching process fo...
Sounds of spring: Student ensemble concerts, theater, and dance performances
Enjoy one - or all - of these end-of-semester performances
CAS ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs Ally Berkowitz and Nick Bertrand reflect on how their academic experiences have prepared them to step up while preparing for one of the nation’s largest ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ-run fashion shows.
Graduate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs ignite curiosity at RedHawk Talks event
On April 10, the Shriver Center buzzed with 12 graduate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs' innovative ideas and passionate research during the RedHawk Talks event. Inspired by the TED Talks format, the event was the culmin...
Alumni from ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ's Nutrition program continue to shine, with Erin Ogden and Cameron Stauffer both receiving the prestigious Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (RYDY) Award from the ...
EHS alum's company, InGoodTaste, clinches a top spot in the RedHawk50
In a celebration of entrepreneurial success, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ alum Ryan Lindholm, who graduated in 2000 with a major in health sport studies, has seen his company, InGoodTaste, achieve significant ...
Hybrid cars are everywhere now, but what is your best option if you want to feel the wind in your hair, or at least under your helmet, and you want to get a little exercise as well? Well, e-bikes a...
Another perfect pass rate as 100% of Miami's Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Post Baccalaureate Dietetic Intern/Master’s ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs have passed the Registered Dietitian Exam following gr...
Miami soccer dominates NIRSA Championship
¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ's Men's Club Soccer clinched the 2023 NIRSA Men's Open Division Championship with an undefeated record and a remarkable concession of only three goals throughout the competition.Th...
New publication on health benefits of short-term e-bicycle riding
Research publication in European Journal of Applied Physiology co-authored by four kinesiology faculty and three kinesiology ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs. Miami kinesiology faculty members Helaine Alessio, Kevin Balla...
Stats and Stories Podcast: Proctoring Problems with Helaine Alessio
Helaine Alessio, Ph.D., FACSM is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ and is a past President of the MWACSM and a fellow of the American...
Jessica Anderson ‘15, a graduate of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s Nutrition program, is gaining recognition for her work as a sports nutritionist. Anderson, who works with the military to ...
Miami ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ receives the Outstanding Dietetics Student Award in a Dietetic Internship Award
Madelyn Trefzger, a dedicated nutrition ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ, has been honored as the 2024 recipient of The Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Outstanding Dietetics Student Award in a Dietetic Internship....
Kinesiology professor Kevin Ballard has made a significant contribution to the field with his co-authorship of a textbook chapter titled "Considerations for Exercise in Stressful Environments: Hot,...
Professor Paul Branscum receives public health research grant
Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Professor Paul Branscum has been awarded a $25,000 grant from AiZtech Labs. The grant aims to facilitate ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ engagement in testing a revolutionary app designe...
EHS faculty named among the most influential scientists
Three esteemed faculty members from ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ's College of Education, Health, and Society have been recognized among the most influential scientists globally. Helaine Alessio (KNH), William ...