Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences, UMass Lowell

Kyle Coffey of the UMass Lowell Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology answers questions about the latest fitness trends released by the American College of Sports Medicine.

Wearable technology, exercise-based weight management and fitness programs for older adults rank as leading developments that influence today’s health and wellness industry. This is good news for the exercise science profession.

Read the Q&A article with Kyle Coffey ⬇️

The Tech-Driven Fitness Boom Powers Health Science Careers | News Associate Teaching Professor Kyle Coffey Discusses Today's Top Fitness Trends—and Why True Wellness Requires Human Expertise

Save the date of September 19 to join us in celebrating the 50 year anniversary of the UMass Lowell Department of Physical Therapy and Kinesiology!

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!

Bidding starts today! Calling all car enthusiasts who want to help our physical therapy students. Bid on a private tour of Jay Leno’s Garage in Burbank, California, home to one of the world’s most famous and rare car collections.

The winner may invite up to four additional guests to enjoy behind-the-scenes access to his legendary collection of classic cars, vintage automobiles, and one-of-a-kind vehicles. This online auction supports the Professor Joseph Dorsey Memorial Scholarship at UMass Lowell. Payment is required only from the winning bidder.

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Our Exercise Science program has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences.

Why is this big news for our students? You'll graduate from a program that has been evaluated to ensure it provides an excellent education that positions you for success in your future career. A big thanks to our dedicated faculty, especially Kyle Coffey who led the process to a successful result.

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!

What a wonderful commencement story (so good that it made it to People magazine). Two of the daughters graduated from nutritional sciences and nursing in 2023. UMass Lowell reunions should be a fun family affair.

Congratulations to mom and all of her children. Job well done! 👏

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Mom’s Quadruplets Convinced Her to Go Back to College and She Wound Up in Same Class as One of Them (Exclusive) Over the weekend, Maureen Whitcomb, a 62-year-old mom of quadruplets, graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell alongside her 25-year-old son.

Take me out to the ballgame! With 9 Zuckerberg College students on the UMass Lowell softball team, Dean Mary Gallant, faculty, staff and students cheered on the team yesterday. On a warm 80 degree day, the UML team won both games against Holy Cross. Congratulations to all team members.

Zuckerberg College softball team players:
Applied Biomedical Sciences majors Grace Catherine Rowan, Alaina Santoli; Exercise Science majors Mackenzie Lee Griffith, Elizabeth Neeld, Ella Grace Van Alstyne, Madison Ann Wade; and Nursing majors Taylor Marie Dolan, Thyanais Massiel Santiago and Callie Jerie Stubbs.

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Giving during Days of Giving is about removing the one obstacle that could have changed someone’s path. Here's what that actually looks like:

👉 It's the student who almost turned down an unpaid internship—but didn’t have to because of donor support.
👉 It's the first-generation student who stayed enrolled when an unexpected bill hit.
👉 It’s the moment someone realizes, “I belong here.”

If you're in a position to donate, please give to the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences today at the link below. 💙 hashtag

Check out the challenges, including:

➡️ College Advisory Board Chair Amy Hoey and Dean Mary Gallant will donate $2,000 if the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences reaches 130 donors.

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