School of Health Sciences

The associate professor and alum of Elon’s Department of Physical Therapy Education received the award at the 2025 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Meeting.

Elon University is featuring a variety of photos every month to highlight the exceptional learning, work and activities of students, faculty and staff.

The National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation recognized School of Health Sciences leaders for a “commitment to providing quality nursing education” by meeting five standards that guide the accreditation process. 

Through a new partnership, the Human Services Studies students worked alongside local families, running a camp-style activity center for children on their school holidays.

The Elon University Board of Trustees met on Feb. 20 and granted tenure and approved promotions for several faculty members.

The Department of Physical Therapy Education once again made its presence felt at the prestigious American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting in February 2025 in Houston with 12 presentations.

The professor of physical therapy education was awarded the Distinguished Scholar Award, Elon’s top faculty research award, in spring 2024.

Associate Professor Cathy Quay, chair of Elon University’s Department of Nursing, has been appointed to a committee that evaluates nursing program applications to a worldwide accreditation body.

Dr. Veronica Marciano will serve as program director and Dr. Timothy Lietz as medical director for a new physician assistant studies graduate program planned for launch in 2027 at Elon University’s national campus in North Carolina’s largest city.

Sandra A. Darfour-Oduro, co-authored an article titled "Factors influencing healthcare workers’ perceived compliance with infection prevention and control standards, North Bank East region, The Gambia, a cross-sectional study."