The disappointment of four years ago has turned into elation for Blake Russell, a 2001 graduate of Elon’s physical therapy program, who qualified for the 2008 Olympic Team following her impressive finish April 21 at the U.S. Women’s Olympic Trials in Boston.

Thirty-eight students enrolled Jan. 7, 2008, in the DPT program in the Department of Physical Therapy Education.  This marks Elon’s sixth class of DPT students and represents its most selective and brightest.

Elon students studying for their doctorate in physical therapy partnered this month with a local elementary school to teach the importance of physical fitness. The five students are responsible for a service-learning project during their final internships and organized a “Walk to School” morning for children at North Graham Elementary School. Details...