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The Department of Health & Wellness Design (previously Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies) was founded on July 1, 1946 and has been a distinct department since its inception at Indiana University.

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Dr. William Ramos on being recognized at the 2026 Student Life Staff Excellence Awards! 🎉

Dr. Ramos was honored with the Gordon Faculty Award in recognition of his unwavering dedication to students, both inside and outside the classroom. His commitment to teaching, mentorship, and advancing water safety research continues to make a lasting impact on the Indiana University community and beyond.

Well-deserved, Dr. Ramos!

05/25/2026

Here are a few snapshots from the When Everybody Swims event! 🏊‍♀️💙 It was wonderful to see community members come together to promote water safety, inclusion, and confidence in the water for participants of all abilities.

05/21/2026

🌟 Student Spotlight: Barry Swigart 🌟

Barry Swigart’s journey is a powerful example of how experiential learning can lead to meaningful career opportunities. Through his work with Beck’s Mill in Washington County, Barry applied the skills he developed in Indiana University’s Parks, Recreation, and the Outdoors (PRO) Program to help preserve local history and support rural communities.

Barry will soon begin his first position with the National Park Service at St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.

Congratulations, Barry! We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited to see where your journey takes you next.

For the full story: https://go.iu.edu/ci4duY

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Dr. William Ramos on receiving the Outstanding Faculty Member Award from the Indiana University Student Government. This honor highlights his unwavering dedication to supporting students both in and out of the classroom and his lasting impact on the IU community.

05/07/2026

🎓 Upcoming Commencement Ceremonies at Indiana University - Bloomington 🎉

Join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of our Hoosiers!

Spring Graduate Commencement
📅 Friday, May 8, 2026
⏰ Processional: 2:30 p.m. | Ceremony: 3:00 p.m.
📍 Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall

Spring Undergraduate Commencement
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ Processional: 7:15 p.m. | Ceremony: 8:00 p.m.
📍 Indiana University Memorial Stadium

✨ Can’t attend in person?
You can still be part of the celebration! A live stream will be available on the day of each ceremony—just visit the commencement website and look for the link at the top of the page.

🔗 Learn more: https://commencement.indiana.edu/ceremonies-events/upcoming-ceremonies/index.html

🎓

05/05/2026

Dr. Rebecca Lassell has been recognized by the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning Service-Learning Program with the 2026 Community-Engaged Learning Partnership Award.

Through a Sustaining Hoosier Communities course, Dr. Lassell led students in collaboration with the Orange County Community Gardens to design an ADA-accessible pathway. IU Health & Wellness Design PhD student Pezhman Raeisian Parvari was also recognized with the 2025–2026 Excellence in Community-Engaged Learning Student Award for his contributions to the project.

05/04/2026

Finals week is here, Hoosiers ❤️📚

Take it one step at a time, stay focused, and don’t forget to take care of yourself along the way. You’ve put in the work—now it’s time to finish strong.

Wishing all IU Bloomington students the best of luck—you’ve got this 💪✨

04/29/2026

Dr. Evan Jordan recently served as a panelist at the Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, contributing to a symposium titled "Ecological Momentary Assessment Across Middle to Late Life: Capturing Real-Time Data on Stress, Cognition, and Functioning."

Dr. Jordan’s presentation, Complementary or Contradictory? A Comparison of the Measurement of Daily Stress via User-Initiated Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) and End-of-Day Recall (M-DISE), explored innovative approaches to measuring daily stress in real time.

Symposium participants included:

Presenter – Dr. Evan Jordan, Indiana University
Presenter – Dr. Chih-Hsiang Yang, University of South Carolina
Presenter – Dr. Sin Yi Rose Lin, University of Rochester
Presenter – Dr. Ryan Mace, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Discussant – Dr. Irina Mindlis, Rutgers University

The symposium highlighted important advancements in understanding stress, cognition, and functioning across middle to late life through real-time data collection methods.

04/27/2026

At the 2026 NARRTC Conference in Washington, DC, Dr. Shu Cole presented the poster abstract “Gaps in Accessible Air Travel: Training & Beyond”. The conference brings together grantees of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).

The poster examined insiders’ perspectives on current accessibility training for airline employees, including its effectiveness, existing gaps, and opportunities for improvement. The research highlights the continued need for training that supports accessible, equitable, and respectful air travel experiences for people with disabilities.
The Accessible Airline Research Project at Indiana University is funded by NIDILRR, part of the Administration for Community Living at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

More information: accessibleairtravel.publichealth.indiana.edu

04/24/2026

🚨 New Publication Alert!

Dr. Becca Lassell is proud to share a new publication highlighting innovative research in aging and public health. This work advances knowledge and promotes healthier communities through evidence-based insights.

📖 See full publication here: https://go.iu.edu/szFgZ1

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Bloomington, IN
47405

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