UD College of Health Sciences

09/10/2026

With recreational cannabis now legal in 24 states, including Delaware, the number of users is rising. But not all cannabis users look alike or face the same health concerns. Most published research compares cannabis users to non-users. Tarang Parekh, assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Delaware, took a different approach, comparing medicinal cannabis users with recreational users.

Read about his findings on UDaily:

UD epidemiology study takes closer look at medicinal, recreational use

09/02/2026

UD nursing students spent 10 weeks working full-time as nurse externs at CHOP, which is consistently ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the country. Paired one-on-one with experienced nurses, the students completed three 12-hour shifts each week and rotated through two units.

Read more about their externship experience this summer on UDaily:

UD nursing students put passion for pediatrics into practice at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

08/28/2026

The Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences welcomes new faculty member Aaron Boulton as an assistant professor. Learn more about what inspired his career in biostatistics, research and academia:

The Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences welcomes new faculty member Aaron Boulton as an assistant professor.

08/27/2026

From research scientist to faculty, the Department of Physical Therapy welcomes Elizabeth Thompson as an assistant professor for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more about what inspired her career in physical therapy, research and academia:

From research scientist to faculty, the Department of Physical Therapy welcomes new Assistant Professor Elizabeth Thompson.

08/26/2026

The Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences (MMSC) welcomed several new faculty members for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more about them and what inspired them to pursue careers in academia:

The Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences (MMSC) welcomed several new faculty members for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more about them and what inspired them to pursue careers in academia.

08/25/2026

The Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology (KAAP) welcomed several new faculty members for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more about them and what inspired them to pursue careers in academia:

The Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology (KAAP) welcomed several new faculty members for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more about them and what inspired them to pursue careers in academia.

08/24/2026

The School of Nursing (SON) welcomed several new faculty members for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more about them and what inspired them to pursue careers as nurse educators:

The School of Nursing (SON) welcomed several new faculty members for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more about them and what inspired them to pursue careers as nurse educators.

08/24/2026

Maya Clark-Cutaia, an accomplished nurse scientist and former Air Force flight nurse, joins the School of Nursing as the Nannie Longfellow Endowed Chair and Professor of Nursing Science.

Read about how Clark-Cutaia looks forward to furthering her research to advance health equity for people living with chronic illness while at UD on the CHS blog:

08/21/2026

After Emma Beisheim-Ryan earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree with University of Delaware Physical Therapy in 2017, Beisheim-Ryan stayed at UD to pursue a doctorate in biomechanics and movement science (BIOMS). During that time, she worked as an instructor in the UDPT Clinic and with patients in UD's Limb Loss Studies Laboratory — an experience that would reshape her career.

Read how a PT and BIOMS education led to a career in wearable health technology on UDaily:

How a UDPT and BIOMS education led to a career in wearable health technology