When a player goes down on the field or a patient experiences an unexpected emergency, an athletic trainer must be ready to jump into action.
Master of Science in Athletic Training
MSAT grad receives research grant, will be honored at conference
Sara Escobar ’24 MSAT has received a grant to help fund research she conducted over the past year, “Impact Mitigation Properties of Youth and Adult Ice Hockey Helmets.”
Hornets lead the way: Lynchburg celebrates 2024 master’s and EdD candidates
506 master’s and doctoral degrees were conferred during the 2024 University of Lynchburg Commencement ceremonies.
$7K challenge gift made for Dr. Patricia Aronson Scholarship, Aronson to be named honorary alumna at annual Alumni Awards and Westover Society Dinner
An anonymous alumna and her husband have made a $7,000 challenge gift to encourage others to give to the Dr. Patricia Aronson Scholarship during the University of Lynchburg’s annual GiveDay event on Thursday, April 18. If the fund receives 15 donors on GiveDay, the full $7,000 will be unlocked.
MSAT student serving on Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Senate
Jasmine Ellis ’23, ’25 MSAT was recently selected to serve on the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Senate. The Master of Science in Athletic Training student at the University of Lynchburg is one of two student senators from Virginia. Her term ends in May 2025.
DPT and MSAT programs form partnership to offer both degrees in four years
After earning her bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, Alison Faulkenberry ’24 DPT had a tough time deciding whether to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy or Master of Science in Athletic Training.
Passion into purpose: Lynchburg celebrates 2023 DMSc, DPT, master’s candidates
Sunny skies and a fresh breeze greeted families on Friday as the University of Lynchburg celebrated 430 master’s and doctoral candidates.
Faculty awards honor top scholars and mentors across disciplines
Provost Dr. Allison Jablonski recognized the recipients of this year’s faculty awards at Friday’s Academic Awards Ceremony, which also featured the presentation of student academic awards.
Graduate scholarship to support PA medicine, athletic training students
A new scholarship established by the Lynchburg Life Saving Crew will support graduate students pursuing a degree in PA medicine or athletic training. Preference will be given to students who are, or have been, EMTs or paramedics, or who have volunteered in emergency services or EMS.
Student’s love for baseball leads to internship, career goals
Shea Alheit ’21, ’23 MSAT has always loved baseball. “When I was playing Little League, I refused to switch from baseball to softball,” the second-year Master of Science in Athletic Training student from Chesapeake, Virginia, said. “I used to dream I would be the first girl in Major League Baseball.”
