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Five students named SHAPE majors of the year

Each year the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) of Nebraska partners with higher education institutions across the state to recognize outstanding students in education and the human performance field.

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Athletic training instructors
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Athletic training program honored with university's Story Award

Nebraska Wesleyan's athletic training program was recently awarded the Roy G.

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MAATA poster presenters
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Athletic training students showcase expertise

Ten athletic training students were recently chosen to speak at the Mid-America Athletic Trainer Association (MAATA) conference in Omaha.

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HHP professor named Faculty Mentor of the Year

Nebraska Wesleyan health and human performance professor was recognized at the recent faculty meeting for her work in mentoring and assisting her p

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Dakota Folkerts, Gilman Scholar
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Three NWU Students Win Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad

Three Nebraska Wesleyan University students will spend th

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Anthony Baker, University of Minnesota Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program
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Psychology Department

Senior Discovers Importance of Creativity at Biomedical Engineering Research Internship

This summer Baker, an exercise science and psychology major from Falls City, Neb., was accepted to the University of Minnesota’s Life Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program (LSSURP) where he conducted research for the Department of Biomedical Engineering.

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National Athletic Training Association Scholarship winners
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Two NWU Students Awarded National Athletic Training Scholarship

Two Nebraska Wesleyan University seniors have been awarded the National Athletic Training Association Scholarship. 

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As a self-described "big time football fan," senior Brittany Pair knew an internship with the NFL Players Association would give her valuable experiences for a career in sports management.
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Internship Takes Sport Management Major Behind the Scenes of the NFL

Pair credits her internship with NFLPA for expanding her passion for event management.

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Senior Kelsey Bahe is the first Nebraskan to sweep three athletic training scholarships at the state, regional and national level.
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NWU Senior Sweeps State, Regional, National Athletic Training Awards

Kelsey Bahe, a senior from Wood River, is the first Nebraskan to sweep three athletic training scholarships at the state, regional and national level.

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Tamra Llewellyn
Admitted students
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Health & Human Performance Professor Named University’s Prouty Winner

A Nebraska Wesleyan University Health and Human Performance professor who students say is “a blessing to learn alongside” has been named the 2016 Margaret J. Prouty Teaching Award winner.

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