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Elon University announces new partnership with GITAM University of India
August 17, 2021
Leaders from both institutions on Friday, Aug. 13, signed a memorandum of understanding that will pave the way for students and faculty exchange programs and research collaborations.

Shefali Christopher to support triathletes at Paralympic Games
August 11, 2021
The assistant professor of physical therapy education is serving as team therapist for the U.S. Paralympic Triathlon team in Tokyo.

Srikant Vallabhajosula and Jen Guy Metcalf receive Parkinson’s Foundation Award
August 5, 2021
The award supports the "MOve Virtually with Elon (MO.V.E.) Program for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease" project.

Elon DPT students win research award at a prestigious national conference
June 8, 2021
Second-year DPT students Sarah Henderson and Brandi Wiltshire won the American College of Sports Medicine Biomechanics Interest Group Student Research Award.

Christopher supports team USA at World Parariathlon Series race in Yokohama, Japan
May 25, 2021
Shefali Christopher, assistant professor in the doctor of physical therapy program, traveled to Yokohama, Japan, last week to support the USA paratriathlon team at their first international race of the season.

Physical therapy students advocate for patients, the profession in meeting with legislator
May 25, 2021
Two DPT students met with N.C. Rep. Ricky Hurtado, whose district includes portions of Alamance County, on May 14 to discuss how legislation can affect the physical therapy profession.

Elon CARES strives to impact homebound and isolated populations of the community
May 24, 2021
A campus program in the School of Health Sciences has been created to impact physical, mental, and emotional health in homebound and isolated populations. The program will air biweekly episodes on Thursday evenings via the program's YouTube platform.

Elon recognizes faculty and staff for excellence with annual awards
May 12, 2021
These four awards recognize members of the Elon community for excellence in teaching, scholarship, civic engagement and mentoring.

National Biomechanics Day is a virtual Success in sixth-annual celebration
April 26, 2021
On Wednesday, April 14, Elon University hosted high schoolers from ABSS Career and Technical Education Center to learn about biomechanics and health careers through student-led virtual activities and discussion. This was the sixth year celebrating National Biomechanics Day after last year's on-campus event had to be cancelled.

American Physical Therapy Association – North Carolina hosts annual Student Conclave on StreamYard
April 6, 2021
The 4th Annual APTA NC Student Special Interest Group-Led Student Conclave was held Saturday, March 20.