Commencement Feature: A calling for caregiving | Madeline Metzger
After her experience acting as a secondary caregiver for family, Madeline Metzger knew nursing was her calling. (More)
Department of Health Sciences
Photo Feature: Helping Professions Fair
In a fantastic showing of the collaborative efforts at UCCS and in the Colorado Springs community, several colleges, departments, faculty members and campus partners came together in January to show local high schoolers a glimpse into various career paths and the versatility they offer. (More)
Commencement Feature: A fondness for fitness | Katherine Mullett
Katherine Mullett knew she wanted to attend UCCS in high school, and even had a job at the Gallogly Wellness & Recreation Center before her classes started. (More)
Commencement Feature: Feeling at home with holistic health | Jillian Raiger
Like many students, Jillian Raiger’s college journey wasn’t linear. The Human Physiology & Nutrition major transferred to UCCS after exploring other university and curriculum options, and it was here that she finally felt at home. (More)
UCCS partners with CU Anschutz in Pharmacy Pathway Program
In partnership with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, UCCS is launching a 3+4 Pharmaceutical Ph.D. program. (More)
Commencement Feature: Lindsey Visscher encourages you to take that first step
Master of Science and Health Promotion graduate Lindsey Visscher may not know exactly what her career will be yet, but she knows she wants to merge psychological and physical health and help people along the way. (More)
Johnson Beth-El National Athletic Training Month Student Feature: 5 Questions with Ryan Kelly
Kelly answered five questions about his experience in the UCCS MSAT program, his future plans, and his experience working with the CU Athletic Training Staff assigned to the football program for his clinical education this semester. (More)
Could herbal supplements help students manage stress levels?
Between keeping up with school, social lives and extracurriculars, it’s no surprise that college students often experience high stress levels. To help combat these stressors, UCCS researchers are looking into the herb ashwagandha as a potential way to improve sleep quality, clarity and energy levels. (More)
Partnership marks beginning of hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UCCS
New year, new program. CU Anschutz and the UCCS Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences have renewed their academic partnership within the University of Colorado system. (More)
Skin cancer is a big risk in Colorado. Now, a UCCS student is bringing sun safety to Teller County children
When Katherine Daniel ’20, ’21 learned that Teller County, Colorado residents are at twice the risk of skin cancer than others in the state, she turned a research project from class into a real-life initiative to bring sun safety to children in Woodland Park. (More)