Exercise and Health Sciences Department of Briar Cliff

Interested in health, fitness, or coaching?

Get a head start through Cliff Academy at Briar Cliff University. The Exercise & Health Science Pathway lets you earn college credits while exploring careers in wellness, sports performance, and more.

🔹 Hybrid courses (online + in-person)
🔹 Transferable college credits
🔹 Real college experience—while still in high school

From classrooms and labs to internships and hands-on experiences, our graduates have put in the work to prepare for careers dedicated to health, performance, and helping others.

We are proud of all they have accomplished and excited to see the impact they will make in their communities and professions.

Congratulations to our graduates! 🎓💙

Have an amazing Summer Break, Chargers!

Today we celebrate the hard work, resilience, and dedication of our Exercise and Health Sciences graduates.

Class of 2026, you have put in the hours, pushed through challenges, and committed yourselves to improving the health and performance of others. Whether you’re heading into clinical settings, coaching, research, or graduate study, you are ready to make a meaningful impact.

We are proud of the knowledge you’ve gained, the relationships you’ve built, and the professionals you’ve become. Congratulations, Class of 2026. Your future is strong. 💙💛

From launch to award-winning in one year 💙💛

The Charger Wellness Club brought energy to campus through events, yoga, and wellness initiatives, and was recognized with New Student Organization Event of the Year for the First Annual Charger Wellness Club Dodgeball Tournament.

Shoutout to co-president Preslee Hansen on earning the Emerging Leader Award.

On Thursday, we had the opportunity to celebrate our graduates at the 2026 Honors Convocation.

The Exercise and Health Sciences Class of 2026 has shown dedication, resilience, and a true passion for helping others live healthier, stronger lives. We are proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see the impact you will make in your careers and communities.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. 💙💛

Olivia Sorlie- Kinesiology Student of the Year
Evan Fuchs- Human Performance Student of the Year
Chelsey Bieret- Bishops Scholar
Kenadee Loew- Honors Program Graduate

Not pictured: Caleb St. Cyr- Spanish Student of the Year and Presidential Scholar

Celebrating a big month for Exercise and Health Sciences 🎓

From honoring our 2026 graduates to recognizing outstanding student leadership, this community continues to make an impact.

Shoutout to our award winners:

Kinesiology Student of the Year, Olivia Sorlie

Human Performance Student of the Year, Evan Fuchs

Charger Wellness Club for earning New Student Organization Event of the Year.

We’re proud of everything our students have accomplished and excited for what’s ahead 💙💛

Human Performance - Evan Fuchs

Kinesiology - Olivia Sorlie