UMass Lowell Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology

Each year we recognize the achievements of our DPT students at the Awards and Pinning Ceremony. The Award of Excellence is given out to the student(s) of the graduating class demonstrate excellence in Research, Leadership, Service, or Community Involvement during their time in the DPT Program. Please congratulate our 2026 recipient for the Award of Excellence in Service -- Veronica Maksymenko (nominated by peer Hannah Allgood)!

Each year we recognize the achievements of our DPT students at the Awards and Pinning Ceremony. The Clinical Excellence Award is given out to the student(s) of the graduating class who demonstrated outstanding achievement throughout their clinical education experiences. Please congratulate our 2026 recipients of the Clinical Excellence Award -- Morgan Clandfield, Megan Duong, Kayla Kilcoyne, Ali Landry, Hank MacLeod, DPT, Devyn McCarthy, Quentin Proulx, and Micah Tassone!

Last month faculty and students from the department attended the 2026 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT. Current PhD student, Jinseok Lee (faculty mentor: Rudy Valentine), delivered a poster presentation entitled: "Alcohol Consumption during Muscle Disuse Causes Differential Signaling Responses by Muscle Fiber Type in Mice". It's great to show off all the great work our faculty and students do!

This year the DPT Program created a new award recognizing excellence in teaching and mentoring and the outstanding dedication of adjunct instructors within the Program. We couldn't just decide on one of our amazing adjunct instructors, so we have two recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Adjunct Instructor Award -- please congratulate Dr. Naseem Chatiwala and Ryan Stoddard on being our inaugural recipients of this new award!

Who says we can't make new friends?

The Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is turning 50 years old! We are hosting a 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Moloney Hall of the Meehan Student Center. Please save the date and join us to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future! Alumni, faculty, staff, and current students are all welcome!

Please share with friends, family, former classmates and repost on your socials!

It has been a very busy end to the semester and academic year! We have more posters and presentations from our DPT Student Showcase in May!

Congratulations to the DPT Class of 2026! We wish you the very best and are excited to see what you will bring to the profession.

We’re proud to celebrate a major milestone for the Exercise Science program at University of Massachusetts Lowell. It is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES).

This achievement reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, adminsitration, students, alumni, and stakeholders who continue to prepare future leaders in health, fitness, and clinical exercise science.

Importantly, this accreditation ensures that UMass Lowell graduates remain eligible to sit for ACSM certification exams beyond 2027 — helping provide a direct pathway to nationally recognized professional credentials.

Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this accomplishment and to the continued excellence of the program!

Calling all University of Massachusetts Lowell and alumni, current students, families, and supporters — this is an incredible opportunity to give back while taking part in a truly unique experience. The Joseph Dorsey Scholarship Fund is hosting a special fundraising auction featuring the chance to tour Jay Leno’s legendary garage, with proceeds directly supporting scholarships for students in UMass Lowell’s Doctor of Physical Therapy and Exercise Science programs. These scholarships help current and future students pursue careers in healthcare, rehabilitation, wellness, and human performance while easing the financial burden of graduate and undergraduate education. Whether you’re a proud alum, a current student, a parent, or someone who believes in supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals, your participation can make a meaningful impact! Check out the auction and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eqene4nw