University of Lynchburg has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2017-2019, recognizing the excellence of its iON Nursing program. The iON nursing program integrates iPad and other Apple […]
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Exercise physiology professor receives NSCA award
Sean Collins, a Lynchburg exercise physiology professor, was recently presented the State/Provincial Director of the Year Award by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The NSCA, a nonprofit with more […]
Concussion research wins national award
Hallie Sayre’s research could prevent athletes from suffering concussions without treatment, thanks to her evidence that high-tech impact measurement tools could miss some injuries. She won the NATA student writing award for original research this year.
Nursing professor presents global health report to world leaders
Dr. Stephanie Ferguson recently gave a report to more than 240 global health leaders outlining recommendations for focusing future health spending. Dr. Ferguson, who returned to the University of Lynchburg nursing […]
CPR training kicks in for athletic training graduate
Sam Smith ’15 wasn’t planning to save a life when she tagged along to the Baltimore County boy’s lacrosse championship. Fortunately, she was ready. “Lynchburg prepared me really well for this incident,” she said. “Now one of my players still has his dad.”
National biomechanics journal publishes Lynchburg head impact research
A group of students and faculty at University of Lynchburg recently published research that would help make student-athletes safer — and one student won a national research award in the […]
Physical education students give kids a Head Start on fitness
More than a dozen young children zipped around at the center of Turner Gymnasium one recent morning, each one trying to snatch colored bean bags from the floor without getting […]
Grant will support nursing scholarships
The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation has awarded University of Lynchburg nearly $250,000 to support scholarships for students in health-related fields. The grant will provide $190,000 undergraduate nursing scholarships and $58,750 […]
LC professors inspire Tulsa’s teacher of the year
Rob Kaiser ’13 feels lucky to be teaching physical education in Tulsa, Oklahoma. “I get to teach 800 of the best kids in the world,” he said. “I teach alongside […]
Faculty research examines best practices for CPR, lacrosse
Dr. Tom Bowman hopes his latest research will help athletic trainers know the best techniques for CPR on the lacrosse field. While it is not an everyday occurrence, when an […]