The Department of Allied Health Sciences student ambassadors hosted its Difference Matters luncheon, an annual event open to students from all disciplines. This year’s talk was titled “The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Health Care and Research.” Division of Physical Therapy students Erica Ghigliotty and Deanna Sipes led the presentation and spoke about the lack of diversity in health care research.

In January 2018, Difference Matters focused on academic-related challenges, financial, strains, and interpersonal conflicts. Shamni Uthayasoorian and Kiarra Hill, with the Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling and the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences respectively, spoke about these issues and how they effect international students. Ultimately, students left with a better understanding … Read more