School and Alumni News
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ researchers explore equine therapy as treatment for Parkinson’s disease
9/1/20
Texas Woman’s researchers will launch a first-of-its-kind study this year when they investigate how equine-assisted therapy could benefit adults with Parkinson’s disease, thanks to a research grant awarded by the (HABRI).
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ faculty member receives Cancer/CHD Research Completion Award
7/3/20
Texas Woman’s School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology Assistant Professor , received a $5,000 Cancer/CHD Research Completion Award from the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Pursuing knowledge to help others: PhD in kinesiology graduate Manisha Rao
6/3/20
Working as a physical therapist in Maharashtra, India, Texas Woman’s kinesiology doctoral May graduate Manisha Rao (MS ’13) provided rehabilitative support to patients with medical, neurological and orthopedic conditions. But, as she helped patients with their rehabilitation, she felt the need to upgrade her knowledge and skills on therapeutic exercise.
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ PhD candidate has article published and proposal accepted
6/1/20
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ PhD candidate in health studies Daytheon Sturges, MPAS, PA-C, CAHIMS, CHES®, had his co-authored article, “Diversity and Inclusion-Centered PA Programmatic Response During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” published by the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ students enhance their skills by attending virtual conference
5/22/20
Fifteen Texas Woman’s School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology students received an outstanding professional development opportunity by attending ’s May 11-15.