Proud to be ranked No. 4 in the nation for our kinesiology doctoral program! 🧡💙

🧘‍♀️ Taking a break from midterms! AHS students had a chance to relax, recharge and enjoy some yoga! Thank you to Jason Schroeder, Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism academic advisor and instructor, for leading the session, and to all the students who joined us!

✨🤖 Kids imagined their dream robots, and AHS students brought them to life! Learn how Wendy Rogers and Chicago schoolteacher Abbie Werner connected students through creativity and human-centered design. 🔗 ahs.illinois.edu/a-flight-fr…

How should politics and athlete expression intersect in college sports? Yannick Kluch, associate professor in Recreation, Sport and Tourism, explores this question in a recent article for The Fulcrum, examining sports, politics and athletes’ voices. buff.ly/QGErtuj

Join Dr. Tony Goldberg from the University of Wisconsin-Madison for a fascinating talk on unexpected discoveries in emerging infectious disease research. 📅 October 27 at 4 p.m. 📍 Bevier Hall, Room 180 🔗 Registration is requested: forms.illinois.edu/sec/12192…

🌟 We're hiring! The College of Applied Health Sciences is seeking an HR Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and more. 📍 Urbana-Champaign, IL 💰 $50K–$57K/year 📅 Apply by Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. CT! 🔗 buff.ly/tqeb8lB

📰 MHA Director Lynne Barnes spoke with the @Suntimes about the proposed Endeavor Health–Rush merger, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and the importance of thoughtful leadership during organizational change. Read more: chicago.suntimes.com/health/…

📺 The McKechnie Family LIFE Home at Illinois was recently featured by WCIA! The report highlights five years of discovery and research advancing independent living. 🔗 Watch the report: wcia.com/news/champaign-coun…

💊 Sexual enhancement pills sold at gas stations may contain dangerous, undisclosed drugs. Andrew Yockey, Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, explores the risks and what consumers should know. Read more: buff.ly/EpqcqAt

💜 CHART-Illinois joined the Champaign-Urbana Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Thank you to everyone who walked, donated, and supported this important cause! #IllinoisAHS #AlzheimersAwareness

🎉 Celebrating five years of innovation at the McKechnie Family LIFE Home! Since 2021, the Illinois facility has brought research, students and technology together to support healthier, more independent living for people of all ages and abilities.

🌎 Connecting Illinois and Brazil through health research! HK faculty are partnering with Brazilian researchers to address chronic disease, aging and health equity. 🔗 Read more: ahs.illinois.edu/health-and-…

A degree that goes the distance. 🧡💙 The Princeton Review named #ILLINOIS a 2027 Best Value College, ranking us No. 8 for return on investment, No. 5 among public universities for value without financial aid, and No. 6 for career placement. 🙌

AHS in the community! 📺 Carrie Wennerdahl, Research Theme Coordinator for the Center on Health, Aging and Disability at Illinois, recently joined WCIA to discuss Active Aging Week in Champaign-Urbana.

We’re excited to welcome Justin Seno back to Illinois as AHS Assistant Dean for Advancement on Nov. 2! He succeeds Jean Driscoll, who retired in August after an incredible career at Illinois and in Paralympic athletics. Join us in welcoming Justin back to AHS! 💙🧡

Your body remembers more than you think. Diego Hernandez-Saavedra, assistant professor in Health and Kinesiology, explores how your muscles and cells can retain a “memory” of past exercise, which helps your body regain muscle! To read more: buff.ly/YOTGS3L

What made your time in AHS meaningful? We asked our 2026 Alumni Award winners to reflect on the experiences that shaped their paths and share what they would tell students considering AHS. Hear their advice and stories! 🎓 #ILLINOIS #AHSAlumni

AHS researchers are looking for participants to support important research at Illinois. Contribute to new discoveries while earning money for your time! Check out studies to find an opportunity that’s right for you: ahs.illinois.edu/research-an…

Bringing the AHS community together! 🧡💙 Our 2026 AHS Tailgate brought alumni, faculty, staff, students and supporters together to reconnect, celebrate Illinois and support opportunities for our students and communities. Read more: ahs.illinois.edu/tailgate-st…

Patrick Kaler, Vivian Villegas and Susannah Scaroni were honored for their impact in tourism, occupational therapy, Paralympic athletics and disability advocacy. Their stories show the many ways an AHS education can create opportunities and strengthen communities.