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John Cairney

Featured — 2/19/26

John Cairney named new SoK dean

The University of Michigan provost has appointed John Cairney as the new dean of the School of Kinesiology, effective August 1. He comes to U-M as a seasoned academic leader with a focus on innovation and strategic planning.

News

CNN: Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic dream was crushed. Here’s how she will recover

Athletic training faculty member Lindsey Lepley reflects on the support the superstar may need after her Olympic crash.

February 11, 2026

Michigan News: "Welcome to Wrexham" docuseries nets economic, social gains for Wales city, new research finds

Ryan Reynolds' and Rob McElhenney's efforts to revitalize a low-level soccer team, as chronicled in an FX docuseries, helped boost employment and mental health in the surrounding region.

February 11, 2026

University Record: U-M adjunct assistant professor supports Olympians and Paralympians as sports physiologist

Geoff Burns (PhD '20), an adjunct faculty member at the School of Kinesiology, is involved with the preparation and training of the United States’ world-class athletes.

February 10, 2026

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Movement Magazine

Movement, a magazine for University of Michigan School of Kinesiology alumni and friends, is published digitally three times per year.

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Events

Jun09

Prospective Undergraduate Info Session

4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Jun22

Prospective Undergraduate Info Session

5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Jun30

Prospective Undergraduate Info Session

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Zoom

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Profiles

Student Profile — 4/28/26

Letitia Sim

Relevant experience: Student-athlete in swimming; team captain Research with the Neuromuscular Physiology of Human Movement Lab, led by Sandra Hunter Competed for...

Student Profile — 4/28/26

Eliana DeTata

Relevant experience President, Sport Business Association Member, Phi Epsilon Kappa (Kines fraternity) About to graduate with a dual degree in sport management...

Student Profile — 4/20/26

Vienna Liu

Relevant experience: Research with the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics & Imaging Lab, led by Kines faculty member David Lipps, on how to improve quality of life for older...

Staff Profile — 4/1/26

Rob Adwere-Boamah

Rob's specialty is creating research infrastructure that hopefully enables others to do their best work. Rob joined the Center for Inclusive Mobility Environments (CIME...

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