Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College and the Travis Roy Foundation are pleased to announce the creation of the Travis M. Roy Endowed Scholarship Fund, established through a $1 million gift from the Foundation. Honoring the life and legacy of the late Travis Roy, the Fund will provide annual scholarship awards […]
Boston University Trustee, community volunteer, and philanthropist Sharon Ryan (Sargent ’70) will deliver the Sargent College commencement address on May 21. Ryan will address undergraduate and graduate students from the Sargent Class of 2023 earning degrees in health disciplines including health science, human physiology, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech, language & hearing sciences. […]
It is with a heavy heart that I share Carolyn Cohen (Sargent ’65), a prolific community volunteer, retired educator, and beloved member of the Sargent community passed away on Saturday. She was 79. Graduating from Sargent with a degree in physical education, Carolyn was a health and physical education teacher, coach, athletic director, and sports […]
The Boston University Department of Occupational Therapy cordially invites you to an alumni reception at the AOTA INSPIRE 2023 Conference in Kansas City. WhenFriday, April 21, 20237:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. WhereLoews Kansas City Hotel City Beautiful D Ballroom 1515 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO
(11/10/2022, The New York Times) Associate Professor and Chair Paula Quatromoni was interviewed by The New York Times about the pressure on female college athletes to cut body fat. “This practice is steeped in weight stigma, stereotypes and misinformation. It is not based on sport science, and rarely is the practice managed or monitored closely by […]
(10/10/22, Nourish) Expert Quote: “Using trans fat-free cooking oil is certainly better. But no matter how you look at it, that doughnut is still a doughnut and it is still fried, and anytime you fry foods you pump up the fat and calories.” – Program Director and Clinical Nutrition Professor Joan Salge Blake Read the full […]
(10/08/22, Consumer Reports) You’ve probably heard for years that chicken soup helps you feel better when you have a cold. Making the right soup a regular part of your diet is a great way to get some of the nutrients you may be short on. And the soup doesn’t have to be homemade: You can find […]
Pediatric surgeon, researcher, educator and former chief of pediatric surgery Patricia Donahoe, MD, (Sargent’58) will deliver the Sargent College commencement address on May 22. Director of Pediatric Surgical Research Laboratories at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Donahoe will address undergraduate and graduate students from the Sargent Class of 2022 earning degrees in health disciplines including health […]
The Boston University Department of Occupational Therapy is pleased to host a reception for OT Alumni at the 2022 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference in San Antonio. WhenThursday, March 31, 20227:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. WhereGrand Hyatt San Antonio River WalkPresidio AB600 E. Market St.San Antonio, TX
(11/11/21, Insider.com) “While oranges are touted for their high vitamin C content, they are also a good source of soluble fiber, which can lower your cholesterol”— Clinical Professor of Nutrition Joan Salge Blake. Read the full article.