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HHP faculty member honored for research and professional impact
Monday, March 31, 2025
Nate Jenkins, associate professor at the University of Iowa, continues to advance research in human physiology while earning awards that give him the opportunity to train and present.

HHP faculty member contributes to White House recognized taskforce
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Jess Gorzelitz, assistant professor in the Department of Health and Human Physiology, plays a key role in a national cancer initiative.

Whitaker receives Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award
Thursday, March 27, 2025
The award, which is in its fourth year, provides funding and development opportunities for tenured mid-career faculty who have established national or international reputations in their disciplines and demonstrate exceptional teaching and mentorship.

Facilities upgrades to CLAS research spaces will spur discovery, creative activity
Friday, March 7, 2025
Ongoing and upcoming projects in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will provide updated spaces for faculty and students in several departments across the college.

Advancing inclusion through physical activity: Q&A with Chih-Chia (JJ) Chen
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Assistant professor Chih-Chia (JJ) Chen shares his journey, research and passion for adapted physical activity and therapeutic recreation.

Faculty member highlighted in 2025 ‘Cancer in Iowa’ report highlights cancer survivor needs
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Jessica Gorzelitz, assistant professor, shared about her lab and research findings.

Big event coming up? A UI expert explains the importance of sleep when it comes to physical performance
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Aaron Schneider, assistant professor of health and human physiology in the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, explains how sleep can optimize your physical performance and the best way to prioritize quality sleep over quantity

HHP faculty member coaches students to success in national arbitration competitions
Monday, February 24, 2025
The mentorship Dan Matheson, professor of instruction, provides helps his students gain real-world experience.

HHP undergraduate students are invited to join prestigious Phi Kappa Beta Society
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Students in the Department of Health and Human Physiology received recognition for academic excellence and are invited to join the honor society.

HHP undergraduate student-athlete paves the way in wrestling and human physiology at Iowa
Monday, February 17, 2025
Naomi Simon, a first-year student in the Department of Health and Human Physiology and four-time state wrestling champion, thrives while balancing elite competition with academic excellence.
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