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Marguerite Clifton transformed Purdue University’s Department of Physical Education for Women by introducing kinesiology, the study of the anatomy in relation to movement. As head of the department, she established an undergraduate program in the study of human movement that was the first of its kind. Clifton would help change the face of physical education for women at Purdue and throughout the United States. 

Written by: Angie Klink, writer@angieklink.com  Marguerite Clifton transformed Purdue University’s Department of Physical Education for Women by introducing kinesiology, the study of the anatomy in relation to movement. As head of the department, she established an undergraduate program in the...

From the moment Mia Schmetter’s grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the young girl knew she wanted to study the human brain. Schmetter, now a junior studying brain and behavioral sciences in the Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences, saw the impact of the neurodegenerative disease not only on her grandmother but also in the weight it placed on her parents as caregivers, which drove her into the psychology realm. 

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu  From the moment Mia Schmetter’s grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the young girl knew she wanted to study the human brain. Schmetter, now a junior studying brain and behavioral sciences in the Purdue University...

From supporting Purdue University families to advocating for preventive health care, health and well-being are central to First Lady Kei Hui’s mission as she engages with the Purdue network and bolsters campus and community resources. 

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu  From supporting Purdue University families to advocating for preventive health care, health and well-being are central to First Lady Kei Hui’s mission as she engages with the Purdue network and bolsters campus and community resources.  ...

The following books by College of Health and Human Sciences faculty were recently published.

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Black populations have one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the United States, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Studying within a state with a generally high maternal mortality rate, Joann Fafowora, a Master of Public Health (MPH) and PhD student in the Purdue University Department of Public Health, wants to better understand the stories behind this statistic.  

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu  Black populations have one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the United States, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Studying within a state with a generally high maternal mortality rate, Joann Fafowora,...

From individual interactions to cross-culture transitions, David Rollock, 150th Anniversary Professor in the Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences (PSY), is interested in the ways people cope. 

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu  From individual interactions to cross-culture transitions, David Rollock, 150th Anniversary Professor in the Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences (PSY), is interested in the ways people cope.   Specifically, Rollock is investigating the strengths and challenges...