Mount St. Joseph University - Exercise Science and Integrative Health

The Class of '2026!

Congratulations from all of us at MSJ! We are so proud of you! Stay in touch, promote Exercise is Medicine, and Dare to Risk a Caring Response.

The MSJ community mourns the death of a Cincinnati health champion, Liz Bonis, after an extended battle against colon cancer.

MSJ faculty member Robert Bc Charles-Liscombe and students Lauren Boland and Michael Radcliff were interviewed by Liz in 2022 to highlight the importance of physical activity and strengthening for longevity. She put us all at ease as the students demonstrated exercises and answered her questions.

She was a committed advocate for the Mount, for health in our community, and for the needs of individuals. Prayers for the LOCAL 12, WKRC-TV community and those who mourn her absence.

https://local12.com/news/local/local-12-remembers-friend-colleague-liz-bonis-passed-away-colon-cancer?fbclid=IwY2xjawRh-klleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVTM4tJcO0s1JRFTW5kchvMpWCDvXEPuzpxzGwyXuzHLrQHPg94jldrpaoJo_aem_Mcq51NJzkeHEdsIsE-z8cA

The video segment on What's Happening in Health can be seen at:

https://youtu.be/W7DCawK1sKY?si=ZEZO_-M9_i0kBG13

Local 12 remembers friend, colleague Liz Bonis Liz Bonis passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

The EIM Club is working to raise colorectal cancer awareness. Screening and healthy lifestyle behaviors are essential for early detection and prevention.

The Department of Exercise Science and Integrative Health is proud to announce our recognition as an ACSM Exercise is Medicine Silver Campus for the 26-27 year.

"In recognition of its contributions to educate students, faculty, and staff about the benefits of increased physical activity and to create a culture of wellness on campus."

This recognition reflects the collective efforts of the students in the Health and Exercise Science program, the EIM Club, our Office of Student Wellness, the School of Health Sciences - Community Engagement Committee, and our University Health, Wellness, and Safety Committee.

Our strategic plan includes initiatives to earn Gold level recognition by January 1, 2028. We hope you will celebrate with us!

Today is the Feast of St. Joseph - Founders Day for the Mount St. Joseph University - Exercise Science and Integrative Health program and the University as a whole. We celebrate our patron saint, husband to Mary, foster father to Jesus, and a model of humility, obedience, and guardianship. We honor the work of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati in the development of their sponsored ministries and their commitment to serve Cincinnati.

Please consider donating to the School of Health Sciences and designate your gift to the Department of ESIH. Gifts will be designated to improve our Exercise Science lab and the professional development funds for our EIM Club members.

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Congratulations to the HES student-athletes named to the Academic All-HCAC Honors Team for Fall sports: Sicillia Eschman (XC), Aaron Smith (MSOC), Rose Barnes, Abigail Cole, Alena Schirripa (WSOC), Lyndsey Stephenson (WVB).

38 Lions Earn Academic All-HCAC Honors for Fall Sports - Mount St. Joseph University CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) has announced the 2025 Fall honorees for the Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC list. Academic All-Conference selections have at least a cumulative 3.5 GPA and are varsity athletes.

Dr Thomas Palmer was promoted to Full Professor! Congratulations.

Congratulations to the School of Health Sciences faculty that achieved Promotion and/or Tenure! Dr. Thomas Palmer has been promoted to Professor, Exercise Science and Integrative Health, Dr. Eric Schneider has been promoted to Professor, Physical Therapy, Dr. Erin Sizemore has been promoted to Professor, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, Emily Buckley has been promoted to Assistant Professor, Speech, Language and Hearing Science and Teresa Groh has been promoted to Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies! @msj_slhs @msjpaprogram @msj.exscihealth @msj.physicaltherapy

See you Saturday!

Lionpalooza is happening THIS SATURDAY at the Mount!

Join us for this FREE event for the entire Mount Community! We're taking over the Quad and front of Conlan Center for a night packed with live music from the band Vehicle, delicious food, exciting games, and awesome giveaways! Cool down with Lindsey's Shaved Ice and grab an alcoholic beverage if you like. Whether you're a student – commuter, residential, graduate, or undergraduate – faculty, staff, or alumni, everyone is welcome. No registration needed, just come ready to have a blast! For more details, visit: http://www.msj.edu/lionpalooza

Today, Drs TP and BC want to thank our amazing teammate, Shanin Varner, , for her kindness and commitment to the .exscihealth department and our students. Best wishes in your new role at Ross HS. We will miss you.