In this episode of The People of Penn State, we speak with Dr. Victoria Heasley (’14 Eng - Schreyer, ’18g Medicine), assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati in the departments of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Biomedical Engineering.
Victoria shares how her multidisciplinary background drives her work in adaptive sports medicine—providing comprehensive clinical care, designing specialized equipment for athletes with disabilities, and advancing research that improves quality of life through increased physical activity.
As co-founder and President of The Bridge Adaptive Sports & Recreation, she is also a leader in expanding access to inclusive recreational opportunities.
Earlier this year, Victoria was honored by the Penn State Alumni Association with an Alumni Achievement Award. The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes alumni 35 years of age and younger for their extraordinary professional accomplishments.
Follow Victoria on Instagram: @adaptivesportsdoc.
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Kick Off Summer With We Are Weekend (June 20–21)
Registration is now open for this year's We Are Weekend!
"We Are Weekend" is an annual celebration, organized by the Penn State Alumni Association, that brings together Penn State alumni, students, and friends for a series of activities and events on the University Park campus.
Set for June 20-21, this is the perfect opportunity to bring your family and friends and kick off summer with a Blue & White celebration.
This year's We Are Weekend will feature an in-person agenda including a special event at The Arboretum at Penn State to commemorate the summer solstice, the Pioneer Induction Dinner for the Class of 1975, a silent disco, an ice cream social, campus tours, and much more.
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