UAkron College of Health and Human Sciences

Most people know they should eat better, move more, and build healthier habits.

The harder question is: what happens when poverty, housing, food access, transportation, health literacy, or unsafe environments get in the way?

Join Professor Melissa Smith for a 5-week course Addressing Determinants of Health as Health Care Providers starting July 13.

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🫀 Our Accelerated BSN students are building the clinical skills that will help them provide exceptional patient care. In just 15 months, these future nurses are gaining the confidence and competence needed to make a difference in patients' lives.

A big milestone for our inaugural SSRT Radiologic Technology cohort! 🎉

Today, these future imaging professionals begin their first clinical rotation with Summa Health, putting classroom knowledge into practice and taking the next step toward rewarding careers in patient care.

Through the partnership between The University of Akron and Summa Health's Smart Start, students gain hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and real-world skills that prepare them to make a difference from day one.

Join us in wishing them luck as they start this exciting journey! 🩻💙
Summa Health

Learning. Leading. Representing the Zips. 💙🦘

Faculty from our Exercise Science program are attending the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) conference, connecting with leaders in the field and bringing back the latest research, trends and innovations in human performance, wellness and sports science.

Our students benefit from faculty who stay actively engaged in the profession — because hands-on, real-world learning starts with experts who never stop learning themselves!

Have you been thinking about a career change? Join us for a special virtual information session all about our 100% Distance Learning program for Speech-Language Pathology. Meet our faculty and get all of your questions answered. Register here: https://admissions.uakron.edu/portal/chhs_grad_info?tab=preview

Thank you, Terri Armstrong, PhD, ANP-BC, NIH Scientist Emeritus, for a fabulous presentation at this year's Nurses Week breakfast: "From the Bedside to the Bench—and Back: Redefining What It Means to Be a Nurse in Cancer Care"
We are grateful to the Evelyn M. Tovey Trust for making this annual distinguished lecture possible.

After decades of dedicated service to the School of Nursing, we are celebrating the retirement of Dr. Michele Zelko, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs. 💙💛

For years, Michele has been a steady source of support, guidance, and compassion for countless students, faculty, and staff. Her commitment to nursing education and student success has helped shape generations of future nurses and strengthened our School of Nursing community in immeasurable ways.

Michele’s impact reaches far beyond L&D labs, clinical schedules, paperwork, and programs — she has been a trusted mentor, problem-solver, advocate, and friend to so many. Her kindness, professionalism, and unwavering dedication will leave a lasting legacy at The University of Akron.

Please join us in thanking Dr. Zelko for her incredible years of service and wishing her all the best in this exciting new chapter. Congratulations on your retirement, Michele! 🎉🩺

Michele Zelko

They really are outstanding! Congratulations to these three faculty members for their contributions to CHHS. 🏆

Join us for this virtual information session all about our Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. This program can be completed 100% online to meet the needs of busy, working professionals. Get all of your questions answered and meet our outstanding faculty on the call. Sign up now: https://admissions.uakron.edu/portal/chhs_grad_info?tab=preview