Leaders in Action: Alumni Highlights

Celebrating Jessica Bryan, M.S. Exercise Science (Clinical Exercise Physiology), Class of ’24

We are proud to spotlight Jessica Bryan, an exceptional alumna of our Exercise Science (Clinical Exercise Physiology) program, Class of 2024. Jessica, currently a Ph.D. student at Virginia Tech, has made remarkable strides in her field.

On October 17, 2024, Jessica’s research excellence were recognized at the New England American College of Sports Medicine (NEACSM) conference, where she was awarded both the prestigious Mark Connolly Memorial Scholarship and the Student Investigator Award for Master’s Students. These awards highlight her outstanding contributions to clinical exercise physiology and underscore her commitment to advancing health and wellness through science.

Congratulations to Jessica Bryan for her well-deserved achievements! We’re thrilled to see her making an impact and representing our program on such a significant platform.

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