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The disappointment of four years ago has turned into elation for Blake Russell, a 2001 graduate of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s physical therapy program, who qualified for the 2008 Olympic Team following her impressive finish April 21 at the U.S. Women’s Olympic Trials in Boston.

Thirty-eight students enrolled Jan. 7, 2008, in the DPT program in the Department of Physical Therapy Education.  This marks ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s sixth class of DPT students and represents its most selective and brightest.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students studying for their doctorate in physical therapy partnered this month with a local elementary school to teach the importance of physical fitness. The five students are responsible for a service-learning project during their final internships and organized a “Walk to School” morning for children at North Graham Elementary School. Details...