UIndy Interprofessional Health & Aging Studies Department

05/08/2026

Join us for the CHS Alumni Happy Hour at the UIndy Health Pavilion on Thursday, May 14th from 6:00–7:30 p.m.!

Meet Dean Dr. Brent Arnold, connect with fellow College of Health Sciences alumni and faculty, and enjoy appetizers and a cash bar.

We hope to see you there!

04/21/2026

We’re excited to invite our alumni and supporters to the CHS Alumni Happy Hour on May 14!

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community as we bring together professionals, graduates, and supporters of the College of Health Sciences. This is a great opportunity to reconnect, expand your network, and celebrate the continued impact of our DHSc community.

👉 Register now for this FREE event!

We look forward to seeing you there.

04/21/2026

We’re proud to celebrate UIndy Day on April 23, a special opportunity to support the future of healthcare through the Department of Interprofessional Health & Aging Studies.
Every gift, no matter the size, helps provide scholarships, hands-on learning experiences, and critical program support for our students. These are the future leaders in aging studies, health science, and beyond.
If you’re able, we invite you to make a meaningful impact today:

Join me and make a gift to UIndy Day 2026

03/02/2026

Please join us in formally congratulating Dr. Iyvonne Byers on the successful defense of her dissertation on February 26, 2026.

This important milestone reflects Dr. Byers’s dedication, perseverance, and commitment to advancing scholarship in the health sciences. We are proud to recognize this significant academic achievement and look forward to the meaningful contributions she will continue to make in the field.

Congratulations, Dr. Byers. Your hard work and accomplishment are truly commendable.

12/12/2025

Congratulations to Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) Candidate Jameelah Williams.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Jameelah Williams on the successful defense of their dissertation, “Perceptions of Health and Successful Aging in Community-Dwelling Adults Living with Diabetes Mellitus Type II.”

The defense took place in December 2025 and marked a major milestone in their journey through the Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) program.
We are so proud of Dr. Williams’s accomplishment and contribution to research.

12/10/2025

Congratulations to Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) Candidate Lori Plank.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Lori Plank on the successful defense of their dissertation, “Virtual Preparation to Reduce Anxiety in High-Fidelity Simulation for Practical Nursing Students.”

The defense took place in December 2025 and marked a major milestone in their journey through the Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) program.

We are so proud of Dr. Plank’s accomplishment and contribution to research.

12/09/2025

Congratulations to Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) Candidate Cathron Donaldson.
Please join us in celebrating Dr. Cathron Donaldson on the successful defense of their dissertation, “Experiences of Physical Therapists with Physical Disabilities in the Performance of Essential Job Functions: A Qualitative Study.”

The defense took placeDecember 2025, and marked a major milestone in their journey through the Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) program.

We are so proud of Dr. Donaldson’s accomplishment and contribution to research.

12/02/2025

🎉 Happy Giving Tuesday, Greyhounds! 🎉

Today, we invite you to support the incredible work happening across the Department of Interprofessional Health & Aging Studies (IHAS) here at UIndy. Your generosity helps us continue advancing education, research, and community impact in the fields of aging, public health, and interprofessional collaboration.

When making your Giving Tuesday contribution, you can designate the Department of Interprofessional Health and Aging Studies under Gift Designation, just type in our department name, and the corresponding fund will appear.

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Thank you for helping us elevate our work and strengthen our impact in the communities we serve. 💙🐾

Support UIndy’s Giving Tuesday here:
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https://www.givecampus.com/schools/UniversityofIndianapolis/uindy-givingtuesday-2025

Give the gift of education and support UIndy for 2025!

11/18/2025

If you didn’t see it originally, check out MS in Aging Studies alumnus, Monica Eastway, profiled here about her important role promoting eco-gerontology!

https://www.facebook.com/share/16MTAT9X37/?mibextid=wwXIfr

An emerging field of research, 'Eco Gerontology,' studies the union of human aging and the environment

10/21/2025

🎓 You’re invited to a Doctor of Health Science dissertation defense.

DHSc Candidate: Jenn Davia
Title: Changing Attitudes and Perceptions with Intraprofessional Education in Physical Therapy
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 3:00–4:30 p.m. Eastern
Location: Virtual via Google Meet

Join us to support Jenn and learn about her work!
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/zkk-wbiu-dat
We hope to see you there.