ASU College of Health Solutions

09/04/2026

☀️ Summer conference spotlight: Biomedical informatics and data science graduate student Chau “Reina” Nguyen represented the College of Health Solutions on the national stage at the 2026 National Athletic Trainers' Association Clinical Symposia in Philadelphia.

Reina was selected to deliver an oral presentation through the NATA Research & Education Free Communications Program, presenting her research examining exertional heat illness in high school athletes: "Sociodemographic & Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Environmental Exposures Among U.S. High School Athletes with Exertional Heat Illness."

Reina is also a Health Solutions alumna, having earned her bachelor's degree in biomedical informatics in 2025.

We're proud to see our students contributing to health research and making connections in the broader scientific community. Congratulations to Reina and her mentor, Clinical Associate Professor Alicia Montalvo!

09/03/2026

Making core memories at ASU Night at the Diamondbacks! 🔱⚾

Students joined Dean Michael Yudell and Director of Student Engagement and Retention Brenton Cheeks for a night at the ballpark, cheering on the home team and building connections outside the classroom.

We love seeing moments like these bringing our Health Devil community together!

09/02/2026

My name is Emilee, and I am so happy to introduce myself as your new College of Health Solutions alumni coordinator!

I am a native to the Southwest and a lover of the sun, having been born and raised in Phoenix. Before pledging my allegiance to Sparky, I studied psychology at the University of Arizona, so I am no stranger to the desert. I love a good sunset, iced tea, starry skies away from city lights, pilates and live music.

I have spent nearly two years at ASU championing higher education initiatives, so I cannot wait to see what I can bring to life for your alumni community.

I will be in touch to share upcoming alumni events, resources and more. I am looking forward to celebrating your College of Health Solutions story, hearing what you might need from me and seeing how we can join forces to give 'em health, Devils!

09/01/2026

🍂 A new semester means new opportunities to connect, learn and get involved. Swipe through to see what events for students are coming this fall at the College of Health Solutions.

Some of our favorites:

Sept. 22 — Connect with our own Dean Yudell at the West Valley campus Block Party with the Deans. 🎉

Sept. 28 — The always-popular phlebotomy training and community blood drive is back! 🩸

Oct. 19 — Find an internship or even a job at the Health Career and Opportunities Fair. 🤝

Nov. 19 — Relax with good food and good company at the Let's Give Thanks Dinner. 😋

Dec. 16 — Our college convocation! Grads, this is the one where you cross the stage, so don't miss it. 🎓

Be sure to keep an eye on our Student Activities Calendar for the latest: https://ow.ly/4Tlj50ZHvfi

09/01/2026

In a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, Stavros Kavouras, professor in ASU’s College of Health Solutions and founding director of the Hydration Science Lab, offers a science-based perspective on how much fluid most people actually need.

His research also highlights why hydration matters beyond simply quenching thirst: https://ow.ly/UlbW50ZGPeq

08/30/2026

What if your productivity isn’t supposed to be constant?

In her recent article in The Conversation US, behavioral scientist Masha Remskar, a postdoctoral scholar at ASU’s College of Health Solutions, explains how our ability to manage stress and perform at our best can shift with the seasons and our biological clocks.

She says that’s not a flaw to fix but a rhythm to work with.

Read about her science-backed perspective on why we shouldn’t expect ourselves to maintain the same level of productivity year-round. ⤵️

You can build resilience that will work with the changing rhythms in your life.

08/27/2026

Forks Up for getting ahead 🔱

Students who attended our Pre-Health Bootcamp last Saturday gained skills and knowledge designed to help them grow as a future health professional.

The day was packed with activities, including:

🪡 A hands-on suture clinic
📚 MCAT and GRE test prep tips
🤝 Networking with health professionals and admissions representatives
💡 Learning about internship opportunities

Thank you to Pre-Health Advising Associate Director Ryan Vann and Pre-Health Academic Success Advising Coordinator Brandon Hardy for creating this engaging and informative experience that helps prepare our students for their future careers in health!

Learn more about our Pre-Health Bootcamp on our website: https://ow.ly/InKP50ZGgvP

08/26/2026

After recognizing a gap in pre-health student support, College of Health Solutions students Brooke Keith and Parmis Keyhanzad set out to create a system that not only worked for them, but for other students as well.

This fall, they launched Bridge Health, a platform that helps pre-health students navigate ASU’s many resources while implementing firsthand experience and insight to support students through their academic journey. Eventually, they’d like to expand the program to all ASU students.

“Our long-term goal is exactly why we created it: to make sure that students are being informed and they don't have the stress that we did,” Parmis says.

Read their full story on ASU News: https://ow.ly/8szY50ZFsjq

08/25/2026

At the College of Health Solutions, learning doesn't always take place in a classroom. This academic year, our students have multiple opportunities to explore health, culture and communities firsthand through faculty-led study abroad experiences. ✈️ 🌎

First, students will examine food and health systems, agriculture and global trade through the lens of nutrition with "Portugal: Harvest to Health," led by registered dietitians and nutrition Clinical Professors Kathy Dixon and Christina Shepard. It's the perfect trip for those interested in the dynamic relationship between food, history and health.

Then over spring break, students will combine community service, hands-on learning and cultural experiences with "Puerto Rico: 'Al garete' no more! Wellbeing and social determinants of health." This program will be led by faculty in our healthy lifestyles and fitness science program: Teaching Professor Karen Gregory-Mercado, who was born and raised in Puerto Rico, and Assistant Teaching Professor Blanca Quezada, who is also a native Spanish speaker.

Learn more about these opportunities: https://chs.asu.edu/current-students/study-abroad

08/24/2026

College of Health Solutions nutrition faculty and students recently earned some of the field’s most distinguished honors for exceptional research, leadership and emerging scientific talent.

We’re proud to celebrate these accomplishments and their recognition by the American Society for Nutrition at its annual flagship meeting, NUTRITION 2026:

🏅 Associate Dean and Professor Stavros Kavouras — recipient of the 2026 Robert H. Herman Memorial Award, honoring research that has significantly contributed to the advancement of clinical nutrition. He was also named a 2026 Excellence in Nutrition Fellow, one of just 69 members honored by the American Society for Nutrition this year.

🏅 Professor Shu Wang — named a 2026 Excellence in Nutrition Fellow, honoring outstanding nutrition professionals who've contributed significant impact and meaningful service to the field.

🏅 Assistant Professor Joseph Roberts — recipient of the 2026 Bio-Serv Award in Experimental Animal Nutrition, recognizing outstanding nutrition research by an early-career investigator using experimental animal models.

🏅 Magdalena Olson, doctoral student in exercise and nutritional sciences and mentee of Professor Corrie Whisner — recipient of the prestigious Ge**er Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship.

🏅 Aysegul Kartal Acet, doctoral student in exercise and nutritional sciences and member of the Wang lab — finalist in the Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Poster Competition, which recognizes top research by students and young investigators.

Students also presented their research through posters and talks, reflecting the important role they are already playing in advancing the field.

Congratulations to all!

08/21/2026

Looking for support with your child's speech, language or literacy skills? The ASU Speech and Hearing Clinic is offering four research-based group programs this fall, with services designed around different communication needs and age ranges. Participants are grouped with similar-aged peers.

🗣️ Communication Club — Ages 6 to teens
Supports speech, language, social communication and literacy through individualized, small-group and large-group activities.

💬 Among Friends: Stuttering Group — Ages 6 to teens
A conversation-focused group for children who stutter, with activities designed to build confidence and develop communication strategies.

📚 Literacy and Language Group — Ages 6 to teens
Helps children who need extra support with reading, writing, phonological awareness and language skills.

🔤 ASAP: Articulation and Phonology for Kids — Ages 6 to teens
Online sessions focused on speech sound production, including individualized practice for /r/, /s/ and other sounds.

All programs run this fall, beginning Sept. 10, with services provided by graduate students in speech-language pathology under the guidance and supervision of licensed speech-language pathologists.

📍 In-person groups meet at the ASU Pediatric Communication Clinic inside First Christian Church in Tempe. The ASAP program is offered online.
💰 Scholarships are available for select programs.
📞 Call 480-965-2373 to register. Spaces are limited.

Please share with anyone who might be interested!

08/20/2026

First day ✅

From the classroom to the lab and beyond, our students are preparing to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in health and health care — and we’re proud to be part of their journey.

Here's to a new semester full of possibilities!

08/20/2026

New semester starts now! 📚💻

Our own Dean Michael Yudell has a special message for all our Health Devils to kick off this school year. Let's make it a great year!