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In May, Seungyeon Kim will become a double Hoo when she earns her Master of Science in athletic training, her second kinesiology degree from the UVA School of Education and Human Development.

Professors Natoya Haskins, Mike Lyons and Julia Taylor were recognized for their leadership roles in a state-wide partnership working to address the mental health crisis in Virginia’s schools.

Xavier Thompson is graduating with a Ph.D. in kinesiology and will launch his career as a member of the faculty at Louisiana State University.

Youth-Nex researchers received a grant from the Spencer Foundation to coordinate mental health supports in and out of schools to ensure equitable access for students.

A UVA professor and licensed clinical psychologist says more research is needed to know how best to support students returning to school after seeking mental health care at the emergency department.

Kinesiology researchers hope to identify the optimal dose of physical activity after surgery to reduce early-onset osteoarthritis.

UVA students studying to become school counselors are learning how to translate research into practitioner-focused briefs, building their own skills and benefiting counselors already in schools.

A mindfulness-based professional learning program co-created by UVA professor Tish Jennings has been shown to improve teacher well-being and student outcomes.

The Education Specialist degree will prepare students to serve as certified school psychologists, helping to fill a critical shortage of these roles in Virginia and throughout the United States.

After taking an introduction to audiology course, Kellyanne fell in love with the data-driven analysis and the people focus of audiology. Being able to help people like her mom, who developed late-onset hearing loss, was a bonus.