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Faculty Excellence

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Our faculty are leaders in a diverse range of fields that fall under the wide kinesiology umbrella. They are probing researchers and principal investigators who work to solve the pressing issues of our time. They are passionate educators who challenge students to think critically and dream big. And they support communities through programs that put beneficial research findings into practice.

Recruiting and retaining the best and brightest faculty helps ensure that our research, curriculum, and community programs stay on the cutting edge, and helps foster school- and university-wide collaboration and innovation.

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We wanted to hire people who were doing more innovative, cutting-edge research. People who had ideas about the kinds of things they could do if they came to U-M with its resources and potential partnerships and interdisciplinary collaborations.”
—Kate Heinze, Faculty Member
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GOAL #1
$6 MILLION
In newly endowed, named faculty professorship and chair positions
GOAL #2
$5 MILLION
In newly endowed research cluster funds

Faculty Excellence Stories

Read more about how our faculty are challenging the idle state.

John Cairney

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.
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Geoff Burns poses with one of the mascots from the 2024 Paris Games.

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

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Michigan Research: Removing the isolation of disability

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A woman in business attire stands next to a projector that reads "The World Has Stopped Moving"

U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation Expert Q&A: Hasson on increasing youth physical activity at school and in the home

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A person stands behind a podium with a screen that reads "Michigan Concussion Center" behind.

Detroit News: UM, MSU experts are allies in concussion fight

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Two people sit on bleachers next to an outdoor track holding a large poster of a woman running at the Olympics.

Named professorship leads to friendship between alum and professor

When Francie Kraker Goodridge (PE minor '74) received a letter in the mail letting her know that a University of Michigan professorship had been named after her, she thought it was a scam. But once...
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Give now

If you’d like to support faculty who strive to pursue research that moves the world forward, consider giving to one of the following funds:

  • Jones Movement Scholars Fund
  • Movement is Medicine (link to come)


If you'd like to discuss other giving opportunities, please reach out to a member of our development team:

Robin Stock

Robin Stock

Chief Development Officer
(734) 615-4272
[email protected]
 

Louis Perdue

Louis Perdue

Lead Development Officer, Operations & Major Gifts
(734) 615-9678
[email protected]

Marlon Wright

Marlon Wright

Senior Director, Major Gifts & Strategic Initiatives
(734) 647-2689
[email protected]

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