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Individuals who want to get back into shape after gaining weight during the pandemic should take small steps to control their caloric consumption and increase their exercise, says Margaret Jones, professor of sport management in 911±¬ÁÏ’s College of Education and Human Development.

The unanimous U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling limiting the NCAA’s ability to restrict education-related benefits to athletes won’t have as broad an impact as some news outlets are reporting, said Craig Esherick, former Georgetown University men’s basketball coach, lawyer and associate professor in 911±¬ÁÏ’s College of Education and Human Development.

Two research professors at 911±¬ÁÏ, in collaboration with global partners, have discovered the same protein biomarkers in the saliva of youth and collegiate athletes who have experienced concussive and sub-concussive impacts.

As K-12 school districts throughout the country reexamine their early reading programs, Seth Parsons, a 911±¬ÁÏ education expert, said schools should invest in teacher development and training to reach all students.

William (Bill) Tirado, an instructional and distance technology support technician in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), is the June Employee of the Month.

Zach Fowler and five other students persevered through the pandemic to finish their postsecondary education at the four-year Mason Learning into Future Environments (LIFE) Program.

Northern Virginia residents can expect robust attendance and a plethora of outside opportunities at local and regional parks this summer, said Paul Gilbert, executive-in-residence for the College of Education and Human Development’s Recreation Management Program.

Graduating senior Destini Manuel is fully dedicated to saving lives and aspires to be a surgeon.

The international tourism industry will experience a recovery once the coronavirus pandemic is better under control, according to Min Park, associate professor of tourism and events management in Mason’s College of Education and Human Development.

911±¬ÁÏ has eight graduate programs listed among the top 25 nationally according to latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting the university’s impact as one of the best institutions for advanced degrees.