College of AHS

Congratulations to Wendy Rogers, Khan Professor of Applied Health Sciences, on receiving the 2026 BSS Distinguished Mentorship in Gerontology Award! 🎉 We're proud to celebrate her impact on students and the field of aging! 🧡

Celebrating all the Illini dads last weekend! Thanks for being part of the Illinois family! 🧡💙

📢 We're hiring! The University of Illinois Department of Speech and Hearing Science is seeking an Assistant Professor in Medical Speech-Language Pathology. Full-time | $70K–$80K Apply by Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. CT: buff.ly/LQSuSNH #ILLINOIS #FacultyJobs

Fall looks good on the Illinois campus 🍂

Meet Camille Birt, the new internship coordinator in the Department of Health and Kinesiology! Read more about Birt and her vision for the internship program: ahs.illinois.edu/new-interns…

🤖 How could AI change the way we spend our free time? RST professor Monika Stodolska explores how AI may reshape leisure, from hobbies and recreation to human connection and creativity. Read more: ahs.illinois.edu/how-ai-coul…

Help recognize the staff who make Illinois shine! 🧡💙 Know a colleague who deserves recognition? Submit a nomination: teams.public.onecdn.static.m…

The Lorado Taft shared-use path between Fourth and Sixth streets, just south of Huff Hall, Wymer Hall and the Business Instructional Facility, is undergoing construction for the remainder of the semester. Learn more and view recommended detours: fs.illinois.edu/News/lorado-…

Today is Election Day! 🗳️ Haven’t voted yet? There’s still time! You can register and vote right at the Illini Union. Make a plan and make your voice heard. Explore Illinois Votes to learn about being an engaged voter during your college experience: ccej.illinois.edu/civic-enga…

Have questions about the application process? Check out our Application FAQs video for helpful insights and answers to some common questions. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/MVsipVfg8HE

🏉 Bringing wheelchair rugby to Armenia! llinois researchers helped introduce affordable, innovative rugby wheelchairs and launch Armenia’s first-ever wheelchair rugby match. Read Ph.D. student Kaitlyn Thornton’s story: news.illinois.edu/bringing-w… #IllinoisAHS #WheelchairRugby

Join us Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the ARC (MP6) and help save up to three lives. Your donation can also help Illinois win $1 million from Abbott to support student and community health initiatives. Can’t make it? Scan the QR code to find another blood drive.

🎉 The MHA Online program at Illinois has officially earned CAHME accreditation! Learn more: publish.illinois.edu/mha-on-…

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/…