Michigan Kinesiology

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We're proud to announce the funding of two @UMich Strategic Initiative Fund ideas:

The Exercise Oncology Initiative w/ @UMRogelCancer and @UMichSPH. https://t.co/dDzNwvipIV

The Michigan Center for Innovation in Women’s Sports w/ the U-M Medical School. https://t.co/GRvNTkUUCK

[Michigan Kinesiology @UMKines]

Join us for U-M Night at Comerica Park and a Kines Happy Hour on Friday, Sept. 25! Tickets: https://t.co/WVeByGW2ZP

⚾ Tigers vs. Pirates | 6:40 p.m.
🍻 Kines Happy Hour | 5:15 p.m.
📍 Blue Moon Bases Loaded Bar in Comerica Park

RSVP for Happy Hour: https://t.co/ABYBxPGkHN

[University of Michigan @UMich]

The University of Michigan Board of Regents announced Dr. C. Cybele Raver as its choice to become the university’s 17th president. The Board will hold a special meeting on Sept. 1 to take a formal vote. https://t.co/o652xDUcXS

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T-minus 3 weeks until we're back in motion 👟💨

[College of Education @MSUCollegeofEd]

Get ready, get inspired, get moving! Join us on 8/12 for an exciting collaboration between the MSU Office of K-12 Outreach (@MSU_K12), the Department of Kinesiology (#MSUKIN) and the UM School of Kinesiology (@UMKines).

Registration closes 8/3: https://t.co/K6hFYlkJzs

[Michigan Kinesiology @UMKines]

Today, we thank Dean Lori Ploutz-Snyder as she concludes 10 years of service to the @UMich School of Kinesiology.

During her deanship, she led the school through a pandemic, a transformational building renovation, and remarkable growth, including launching 5 new programs.

[Michigan Research @UMichResearch]

A new @UMKines study found that after the Korea Baseball Organization adopted its Automated Ball-Strike System, high-status hitters performed worse in statistics most closely tied to strike-zone judgment. https://t.co/r1zFmjsO0o

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Rebecca Hasson, associate professor of movement science, joins the inaugural @UMich ED Talks cohort, one of 16 faculty bringing research across Michigan through public talks that make research more accessible, actionable, and community grounded. https://t.co/S9BGHitW9R

[Michigan Kinesiology @UMKines]

Helping aging adults move more, build lasting habits, and protect their cognitive health is at the core of the Roybal Center. Stay connected with their research, tools, and discoveries through their newsletter. https://t.co/8kdGovQ1tU

[Michigan Kinesiology @UMKines]

Proud to support UMAISE and the work being done to expand access to sport, recreation, and the outdoors. These additions at Camp Michigania mean more people can experience the joy, challenge, and community that movement makes possible.

[University of Michigan @UMich]

Developed in partnership with the U-M Adaptive and Inclusive Sports Experience, Camp Michigania is making the camp experience more accessible to all by adding adaptive kayaks, trail chairs and ropes harnesses. https://t.co/hO8cRkzMwZ

[Michigan News @UMichiganNews]

World Cup ticket prices have soared far beyond inflation. In 1994, the average ticket cost $58. In 2026, average prices have hovered around $1,300, with some final tickets selling for $10,000 or more.

The debate isn't just about the sport. It's about who gets access to major cultural events, and who gets priced out. Stefan Szymanski, Professor of Sport Management @UMKines writes for the @ConversationUS.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/jD2npXrlBY

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Not your average field trip for students in the Sport Management Immersion Program. Students traveled between Ann Arbor, Boston, and Detroit for a tour of the organizations, venues, and events that deliver many renowned experiences to sport fans. https://t.co/rB2Jv0yJlJ

[Michigan Kinesiology @UMKines]

As @FIFAWorldCup ticket prices reach record highs, Jan Boehmer spoke with @Gothamist about the factors driving costs, including dynamic pricing and resale fees and the current state of the American sports marketplace. https://t.co/mqGcPqzNLC

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What does it take to be known for dominating distance running?

In an essay for @aeonmag, faculty member Geoff Burns and anthropologist Michael Crawley compare Ethiopia’s intuitive training philosophy with the “Norwegian Method.” https://t.co/JQKKqlQDqt

Photo by Michael Crawley.

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Strength training isn’t just about lifting heavier, but how we move everyday. In @Healthline, faculty members Lindsey Lepley and Laura Richardson explore the science behind eccentric exercise and how it may build strength with less strain on the body. https://t.co/EdFPXxQeVB

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Congratulations to the six @UMich School of Kinesiology faculty members who received Board of Regents-approved promotions: Jacob Haus, Dae Hee Kwak, Andrew Ludlow, Brian McCullough, Laura Richardson and Michael Vesia. https://t.co/lhuhouqdza

[University of Michigan @UMich]

Today, and every day, we honor and remember the brave individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. #MemorialDay

[Michigan Kinesiology @UMKines]

Thank you to @KateIJohnson, Olympic silver medalist rower and global director of sports & entertainment marketing partnerships at @Google, for inspiring Kines Wolverines before they took their next steps across stage at commencement!

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View the full ceremony on YouTube: https://t.co/z9pn4WFTc2

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One week ago, we welcomed many #Victors2026 into the Kinesiology Alumni Society.

Photos from the 2026 School of Kinesiology Spring Commencement Ceremony are now available on Flickr: https://t.co/ST70ziJRbE