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Distinguished Lecture Series
Seminars are free and open to the public and held at the STAR Atrium.
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Variation in care is the physical therapy profession’s greatest challenge, Maley Lecturer Tara Manal says
PT in Motion News — Physical therapy cannot move forward as a profession until those who practice it resolve the issue of unwarranted variation in practice. Tara Jo Manal, PT, DPT, FAPTA, in her delivery of the 22nd John H. P. Maley Lecture, was unequivocal in sending...
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Improving volleyball serves through motion tracking
When you don't have access to a lab with motion capture technology, you can still analyze movements to improve sports technique. We look at how to properly serve a volleyball and enhance performance by studying video data. Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. student Nicole...
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Edwards, Kirkman use ‘renal rehab’ to combat chronic kidney disease
A University of Delaware research team in the College of Health Sciences is combating chronic kidney disease (CKD) with exercise. More than 26 million American adults have CKD and, because of difficult-to-see warning signs, late detection is common. The leading cause...
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Neuroscientist Jeka chairs Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology
The Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology (KAAP) has a new chairperson. John Jeka, a neuroscientist and distinguished researcher, has been selected to lead the department. When considering UD, the Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus and...
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Evelyn Hayes awarded UD Medal of Distinction
Two distinguished and long-time members of the University of Delaware community – Evelyn Hayes and Louis L. Hirsh – have been recognized with the University’s Medal of Distinction. Hayes is Trustees’ Distinguished Professor Emerita of Nursing, and Hirsh is retired...
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Have you ever fainted? This is what was happening to your body.
More than a million Americans faint every year, and countless more do worldwide. Our Bill Farquhar (Kinesiology & Applied Physiology) wrote an article on the topic for Washington Post. Read the...
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Blue Hen Brew Crew support group serves people with aphasia, caregivers
The communication sciences and disorders graduate program and STAR Health have created the Blue Hen Brew Crew, a coffee house-style support group for people with aphasia and their care partners. The support group will meet at 10 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month...
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UD, Wilmington VA join forces to boost health care, research, education
Two giant Delaware institutions joined hands Friday, June 9, on the grounds of a former tank factory to announce a partnership meant to improve care for America's military veterans and open new avenues for research and education. With more than 100 witnesses in...
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Concussion Clinic interview
Delaware Online visited the STAR Health Nurse Managed Primary Care Center to learn about the new Concussion Clinic. Both our Carolyn Haines and Christiana Care's Brad Sandella are interviewed. Watch the...
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UD College of Health Sciences to offer dual-credit classes at Newark High
Dean Kathleen Matt and Newark High School Principal Aaron Selekman were interviewed by the Newark Post about the exciting dual-credit and mentoring offerings set for the 2017-2018 school year. Read the...
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Alfred I. duPont Nursing Scholars Fund created to support nursing student education
Thanks to the generosity of the Alfred I. duPont Testamentary Trust, University of Delaware nursing students will receive financial support to pursue their education. The newly-created Alfred I. duPont Nursing Scholars Fund provides the University $100,000 to support...
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10-story STAR Tower beginning to rise at UD
NEWARK POST — Destined to be one of the tallest buildings in Newark, the STAR Tower is beginning to rise on the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus. The 10-story building, which developer Ernie Delle Donne refers to as a “hood ornament” for the sprawling property on...
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