University of Illinois | College of Applied Health Sciences

Huff Hall old

AHS celebrates the 100th anniversary of Huff Hall

Recreation, Sport, & Tourism

Josh Larson

Spurred to succeed: RST alum Larson knows importance of dedication to his craft

Recreation, Sport, & Tourism

"Your First Ski Trip! A Kid’s Guide For Your First Ski Adventure" is an illustrated children’s book centering around ski and snowboarding knowledge and safety.

RST Alumni Collaborate on Children’s Book

Brian Bell, left, and Steve Serio helped Team USA wheelchair basketball win gold (Photo provided)

University of Illinois Named Recipient of 2024 Team USA Collegiate Impact Award

Community Health

Healthcare workers received applause nightly from people who appreciated their work during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic

HK researcher puts focus on healthcare workers’ mental health

Matt Hanks wheelchair testing

Hanks works with wheelchair athletes on human performance testing

Recreation, Sport, & Tourism

RST doctoral candidate and longtime swim instructor Latashia Key says targeted, inclusive swim lessons for young Black girls are crucial in not only decreasing disproportionate drowning rates but to improve confidence and self-esteem.

RST Ph.D. candidate is developing a culturally responsive-sustaining water safety program

Community Health

Wendy Rogers, center, says Shannon Mejia, left, is ready to lead the Health Tech program (Photo provided)

Health Technology program undergoes leadership change from Rogers to Mejia

Steve Serio celebrates Team USA's Paralympic gold in Paris (Getty Images)

Illini athletes lead Team USA to third straight wheelchair basketball gold

Brian Bell had 31 points for Team USA against Canada (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images for IPC)

Men's and women's wheelchair basketball to play for gold in Paris