Student research highlight: GLP-1s and physical activity
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Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health News
Miami student combines athletics with academics during time in Luxembourg
Cooper Black had unique opportunity to play with handball team in Differdange
Helaine Alessio's capstone class clearing hiking/biking trail at Hueston Woods
Helaine Alessio's KNH 402 Capstone class is clearing a hiking/biking trail at Hueston Woods. Students receive Service Learning credit for this class, which combines personal and ecological health. ...
Jay Kimiecik, associate professor, recently published an article in The Journal of Positive Psychology examining why many young people are experiencing diminished psychological well-being and how p...
Miami alumna builds global career in clinical research training
Jessie Bayer, a 2017 Miami University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and a 2019 master’s degree in kinesiology, has built a career that connects research, trai...
Ballard and Timmerman publish editorial in Frontiers in Physiology
Kevin Ballard, associate professor, and Kyle Timmerman, professor and department chair in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, have published an editorial in Frontiers in Physiolog...
EHS alum Christine Skujins builds telehealth therapy business empowering kids through technology
For nearly two decades, Christine (Vehoski) Skujins has devoted her career to helping children strengthen the skills they need to thrive in school and everyday life. A 2004 Miami University graduat...
EHS faculty lead projects that strengthen interdisciplinary learning
Two teams of faculty from Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society recently showcased projects supported by EHS Interprofessional Grants. The first project, led by Nan...
Stavres contributes new insights to metabolic health research
Congratulations to Jon Stavres, Ph.D., on three recent publications that advance understanding of cardiometabolic health, digital assessment, and metabolic intervention science. His work spans smar...
Smith co-authors critique of spinal manipulation review
Dean Smith, clinical professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, co-authored a new publication in the European Journal of Integrative Medicine. The article, “Opinio...
Miami alumna advances national nutrition policy through consulting career
Emily A. Callahan, a 2006 Miami University graduate in dietetics, has built a career at the intersection of health and nutrition science, communications, and policy as founder and principal of EAC ...
Miami researchers study Gen Z attitudes toward insects as alternative protein source
Beth Miller, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, collaborated with Matthew Bennett, a 2023 undergraduate nutrition graduate who completed Miami’s graduate D...
Beeder offers guidance on managing holiday eating without added stress
(This synopsis was written with editorial assistance from AI tools Grammarly and ChatGPT.) Bryn Beeder, visiting instructor in kinesiology, nutrition, and health at Miami University, shares insight...
Berg publishes study on body ownership and motor experience in Psychological Research
William Berg, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University, has published new research in Psychological Research examining how long-term motor experience ma...
EHS faculty earn Student Technology Fee awards to enhance student learning and research
Six faculty members in Miami’s Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health received FY26 Student Technology Fee awards totaling more than $55,000 to expand opportunities for hands-on...
Miami alumna blends nutrition, exercise science, and public health to promote healthier communities
For Laura Simpson Bellows, a 1997 Miami University graduate in exercise science and health promotion with a minor in nutrition, a passion for improving community health has shaped a fulfilling care...
Miami students and faculty present research at Midwest ACSM conference
Students and faculty from Miami University’s Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health shared their work at the Midwest American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) annual meeting in...
Faculty, students and alumni from Miami University’s nutrition program gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 2025 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo® (FNCE®), th...
Kimiecik presents on narrative pedagogy and athlete wellbeing
Jay Kimiecik, associate professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, recently gave two conference presentations. With Carlyn Kimiecik, he presented Stories of Narrative Pedagogy: Integrating Th...
Reeves-Doyle publishes on mental health and institutional support
Brandy Reeves-Doyle, assistant professor of kinesiology, nutrition, and health at Miami University, has an article in press with the American Journal of Health Studies titled “Depression,...
Alessio earns Shetler Diabetes Research Award for study on exercise and prediabetes
Helaine Alessio, professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, has been awarded the Madalene and George Shetler Diabetes Research Award for her proposal, Novel Exercise Interve...
Smith co-authors study on chiropractic continuing education
Dean Smith, clinical professor of kinesiology, nutrition, and health at Miami University, co-authored “Continuing education for the chiropractic profession: a cross-sectional study analyz...
Kimiecik publishes in top well-being journal
Jay Kimiecik, associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition, and health at Miami University, co-authored “The self at play: Exploring the core developmental origins of positive psychologi...
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 students named finalists for Love and Honor Cup
Lisa Konadu Boateng, a senior majoring in nutrition with a dietetics concentration, and Janelle Tipton, a student in the Spanish Education B.A./M.A. program, are among 10 finalists for Miami Univer...
EHS students honored with Provost’s Student Academic Achievement Award
Two College of Education, Health, and Society students are among this year’s 13 recipients of the Provost’s Student Academic Achievement Award, which recognizes exceptional acad...
KNH Talks series offers students insight, research, and connections
The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health (KNH) has announced its fall 2025 KNH Talks series, featuring faculty, students, 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 Miami University’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 student attendance at national nutrition conference
Lydia Ballenger, director of Miami University’s Dietetic Internship program, has received a $10,000 Faculty Career Grant from the Center for Career Exploration and Success. The funding wi...
Reeves-Doyle co-authors study on well-being and success of international women of color in college
Brandy Reeves-Doyle, assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, is a co-author of an upcoming publication in The Journal of American College Health. The article, D...
Miami faculty, students, and community partners celebrate pavilion project at Hueston Woods
Miami University Professor Helaine Alessio, students 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...
Lydia Ballenger named Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Congratulations to Lydia Ballenger, Director of the Dietetic Internship in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, on being designated a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dieteti...
EHS funds three experiential learning projects bridging academic disciplines
The initiatives prepare students for real-world collaboration across mental health, education, and nutrition fields
Smith co-authors study on effects of simulated hyper-gravity on walking biomechanics
Dean Smith, clinical professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University, co-authored a new publication in Biomechanics titled “Effects of Simulated Hype...
First MAT graduate cohort earns 100% BOC exam pass rate
Miami University’s inaugural cohort of Master of Athletic Training (MAT) students has achieved a perfect first-time pass rate on the Board of Certification (BOC) exam, marking a significa...
Miami faculty awarded NIH grant to study cardiovascular recovery after inactivity
Kevin Ballard, associate professor of kinesiology, nutrition, and health at Miami University, will lead a new $422,894 research grant funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the ...
Beeder shares mindful nutrition strategies in Miami Presents webinar
Bryn Beeder ’14, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and visiting faculty member at Miami University, shares practical insights on making intentional food and hydration choices in the web...
Kimieciks present at national play conference
Jay Kimiecik, associate professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, and Carlyn Kimiecik, assistant professor of Family Science and Social Work, presented at the 2025 National Conference on the...
EHS students and faculty visit Statehouse to discuss education, health, and community needs
On March 26th, a group of 14 EHS students, faculty, and staff joined Miami University's Office of ASPIRE and Government Relations Network at the Ohio Statehouse for their annual Alternativ...
Athletic training students gain hands-on experience at casting workshop
Miami University’s Master of Athletic Training students took part in a hands-on casting workshop hosted by Erica Knollman, a certified athletic trainer with Kettering Health Network, and ...
Miami University’s Master of Athletic Training (MAT) program earns initial CAATE accreditation
Miami University’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
Miami University’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 student’s research delves into the effects of inactivity on heart health
As we celebrate American Heart Month, learn more about a graduate student’s passion for physiology, research on overall health, and how Miami has prepared him for a successful career
Miami University honors faculty and staff at Years of Service Recognition Ceremony
Miami University 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
Miami University 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 ...
Miami University 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 Miami University, shares her expertise in a recent article for The Conversation. She explains how electrolyte beverages can support hydration and ma...
Six students complete dietetic internship rotation with Miami Dining Services
Six Miami nutrition/dietetic interns recently completed their dietetic rotations with Miami University’s Dining Services, gaining hands-on experience in dining services, nutrition, and op...
Miami sports business expert shares insights on Bengals' future roster strategy
Adam Beissel, an associate professor of sport leadership and management (SLAM) at Miami University and expert in the business of sports, recently appeared on WCPO 9 News to discuss the Cincinnati B...
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 ’...
Dean Smith co-authors chiropractic care study
Dean Smith, clinical professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health at Miami University, co-authored a new article in the Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic titled “C...
Reidy project receives funding
Paul Reidy, assistant professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, received $410,071 from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases for the project "Influence of...
Kimiecik team explores narrative pedagogy at Lilly Conference
At the 43rd Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching, held Nov. 21-23 at Miami University’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 Miami University, 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 students and now alumni Tess McGuire and Caitlyn Picard, exam...
Jones Lab undergraduate researchers win 2 awards at the 2024 AIChE Annual Meeting
Miami University students 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 student learning and engagement
Four innovative projects from Miami University'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: Miami University secures $410,071 grant for early-life inactivity study
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases has awarded Miami University $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 Miami University Health Professional School Fair!
Miami alumna Maddie Tobler builds career as athletic trainer at Northern Iowa
Miami University 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 student trainer...
KNH students honored with Provost's Student Academic Achievement Award
Taylor Thornburg (Kinesiology, Pre-Med) and Lindsay Stein (Kinesiology, Nutrition Minor) were among ten Miami University undergraduates honored with the Provost's Student Academic Achievement Award...
Kimiecik earns Cortland alumni honor
Jay Kimiecik, associate professor of Kinesiology, was the recipient of SUNY Cortland’s Distinguished Educator Award, sponsored by the SUNY Cortland Alumni Association. Those selected are ...