A lifelong Gamecock, going to USC was a forgone conclusion for Michael Paslawski. Still, the smalltown South Carolinian found the flagship university's size (both its population and sprawling campus) to be a bit of an adjustment his freshman year.
Now that he's reached the finish line, Trystan Ruiz has two important milestones coming up. The first is a position at Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers in Oklahoma City. The second is the birth of their son, who is due in January.
After graduating this month, Makenzie Anderson will join Encompass Health as a physical therapist in their inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Based on her positive experiences at the Arnold School, she also plans to pursue teaching.
Meet Ty Collier! He's a triple USC alum, with two degrees from the Arnold School (B.S. in Exercise Science & Doctor of Physical Therapy). Learn how he makes a difference in the state he loves.
A new collaborative research study from USC Brain Health and the Arnold School goes one step further by examining how consistent, physical exercise can also help combat cognitive decline and improve overall neurological health.
With interests in geriatrics and vestibular rehabilitation, Outstanding DPT Student of the Year Award winner Alejandra Medina-Reyes will soon begin a Geriatrics Physical Therapy Residency.
Fifteen years after graduating with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, Brandon Vaughn is the CEO of Vertex Physical Therapy Specialists, which provides customized care at three Midlands locations and through a home health branch.
After graduating this month, Lemir Lira plans to specialize in orthopedics and become a Physical Therapy Officer in the U.S. Army to serve the military members who sacrifice so much and work tirelessly to keep the country safe.
Kinsey Brantley will launch her career as a physical therapist at McLeod Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Cheraw, returning to Chesterfield County to serve her rural hometown community.
Sean Edmonds was the recipient of the 2024 Doctor of Physical therapy Program Outstanding Student Achievement Award
The Arnold School is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Faculty Awards: James A. Keith Excellence in Teaching Award (Sheri Silfies), Faculty Research Award (Melissa Nolan), and Faculty Service Award (Toni Torres-McGehee).
As both a clinician and an educator, Alicia Flach uses evidence-based learning in each of these roles. USC digs into the physical therapist/clinical associate professor/Galen Health Fellows faculty principal's approach.
The Arnold School is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Faculty Awards: James A. Keith Excellence in Teaching Award (Courtney Monroe), Faculty Research Award (Jihong Liu), and Faculty Service Award (Alicia Flach).