School of Health Sciences and Education

A new high school sport that connects all the students

University Communications & Marketing | 03/25/2024
On the March 10 episode of Kaleidoscope, host Sara Cameron introduced viewers to Unified Bocce Ball, a competitive co-ed high school sport similar to lawn ball that taking hold in the region.

Lessons Learned from Shelter Cats

University Communications & Marketing | 02/22/2024
In 2022, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û welcomed its first feline cohort. Dr. Flaisher-Grinberg outlined the diligent work that went into this class in a recent article recently published in IAABC, the Journal of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

Hands-On Learning Experiences Making Headlines

University Communications & Marketing | 02/09/2024
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û garnered front-page headlines in The Tribute-Democrat newspaper twice this week, both showcasing experiential learning in action.

OTs celebrate opening of new facility

01/27/2024
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Occupational Therapy students and faculty hosted an open house on January 26, 2024 to share their new space, St. Margaret Hall, with the campus community. The department is planning an official open house in April (OT Month) for the public (and alumni!).

Unified Bocce Ball: A Journey of Unity and Joy 

William W. Marshall, Penn Cambria School District | 01/26/2024
The Penn Cambria School District Superintendent shares the emotional "why" of how he brought an activity that showcases the power of unity and inclusion to his students by partnering with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û's Rural Education Alliance for Leadership (REAL) Institute.

Saint Margaret Hall Blessing and Dedication

University Marketing & Communications | 10/24/2023
On Friday, October 20, 2023, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û celebrated the Blessing and Dedication of Saint Margaret Hall. The facility, bearing the name of St. Margaret of Cortona, will primarily serve Occupational Therapy and Physician Assistant Science majors and is scheduled to open in January 2024.