“My high school grades were not very good, but I found that once I started learning about what I was interested in, I no longer had to worry about my grades...”
Health & Exercise Science
“You are not alone” – a message from community health students for Mental Health Awareness Month
Every term, students in Dr. Lilo’s health communication class design a public health campaign to address what they think is one of the biggest concerns on campus...
Student spotlight on Brie Wallace
Community Health graduating senior Brie Wallace shares about her passion for women’s health and plans for the future.
Student spotlight on Chris Hill
“The secret to my success isn’t really a secret. I give my best, I keep my word, I am open to change, I manage my time well, and I use my social networks.”
Student spotlight on Heather Jones
From nursing to naturopathy, community health graduating senior Heather Jones shares about her time at WOU and plans for the future.
Rebecca Skinner: Baltimore-bound
"I remember meeting with my professor Dr. Vala-Haynes at the start of my junior year and the first conversation I had with her was “Hi, I want to go to Johns Hopkins for grad school, how do I get there?”
Exercise science students lead fitness program at senior center
Every Thursday for the past 10 weeks, a group of HEXS students has helped participants at the local senior center improve their strength, flexibility, and balance...
How HEXS professors are using comic books to teach health
HEXS professors share their experiences using comics as a teaching tool and presenting their ideas at San Diego Comic-Con.
Online learning and nutrition education
Initial findings of a systematic review presented by community health professor and grad student at nutrition education conference.
Q&A with Jordan Werner, a SHAPE “Teacher of the Year”
“I’m proud that I’ve been able to bring a lot of opportunities to my students through grant writing and advocating...”
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