News
April 2026
April 17, 2026
Scardina Scholarship WinnersScardina Scholarship Winners:
Abby Childress
Ashley Popp
Ginny Scardina (1921-2007) was a Cincinnati-based occupational therapist who served as a beloved mentor, peer,...
April 17, 2026
XUSOTA 2026XU Student OT Association
XU Student OT Association (XUSOTA) provides networking opportunities among classmates, a forum for student focus on professional activities, sharing of...
April 17, 2026
COTAD COTAD
Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) is a national network of OT practitioners, students, and educators committed to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion,...
April 17, 2026
Xavier OTD Students Present at OOTA ConferenceXavier OTD Students Present at OOTA Conference
Seven students in the Class of 2026 did poster presentations of their Scoping Review at the Ohio Occupational Therapy...
April 17, 2026
Governor DeWine Reappoints Dr. Marnie Renda to State Licensing BoardGovernor DeWine Reappoints Dr. Marnie Renda to State Licensing Board
We are proud to announce that Dr. Marnie Renda, Teaching Professor in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate...
April 17, 2026
March Gladness 2026March Gladness
March Gladness was a remarkable success for the ½ñÈÕ¿´ÁÏ OTD program this year, reflecting both the generosity of our community and the growing momentum...
April 17, 2026
Advocacy Power HourAdvocacy Power Hour
Our first Advocacy Power Hour was an inspiring kickoff to March Gladness, bringing together students and faculty to take meaningful action in support of the...
April 17, 2026
Class of 2026 GraduationClass of 2026 Graduation
Excited XU OTD Class of 2026 students and faculty line up prior to processing into the graduation ceremony.
Maddie...
April 17, 2026
Pinning Ceremony for Class of 2026 Pinning Ceremony
The Pinning Ceremony is a meaningful rite of passage, it honored the Class of 2025 as they transitioned from didactic coursework...
April 17, 2026
Spotlight: Welcoming Jen to the OT Department SPOTLIGHT
Welcoming Jen to the OT Department
We are pleased to welcome Jen Martin as the new administrative assistant for the Department of Occupational...
October 2025
October 31, 2025
Capstone Symposium  You are invited to the Class of 2025 Doctoral Symposium on Wednesday, December 4, 2025, from 4-6:30 PM in the Health United Building on Xavier’s Campus.
The doctoral...
October 31, 2025
Ohio Occupational Therapy Association Conference  Ohio Occupational Therapy Association Conference
This year, we are proud to share that seven of our OTD students, one faculty member, and one...
October 31, 2025
ScholarshipOur faculty, students, and alumni have been actively engaged in various scholarly pursuits throughout 2025. This list represents the activities we've heard about to date. We’d love to...
October 31, 2025
Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) is a national network of OT practitioners, students, and educators committed to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism,...
October 31, 2025
American Occupational Therapy Association INSPIRE 2025 Annual Conference
Xavier was well-represented at the American Occupational Therapy Association INSPIRE 2025 Annual Conference (AOTA) held in Philadelphia, PA, April 3-5, 2025! Students...
October 31, 2025
Spanish Immersion in Puebla, Mexico This summer, Dr. Leah Dunn and Dr. Marnie Renda participated in a three-week Spanish immersion program at IBERO La Universidad Jesuita in Puebla, Mexico. Alongside faculty from other Jesuit...
October 31, 2025
The OTD Class of 2026 Embarked on an International Level 1 Fieldwork Experience ½ñÈÕ¿´ÁÏ’s occupational therapy doctorate students in the Class of 2026 embarked on a 9-day international Level 1 fieldwork experience in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The Level I...
October 31, 2025
Xavier Alumna and Adjunct Faculty Member Wins NBCOT Impact AwardThe Xavier Occupational Therapy Department is proud to announce that Natalie Centers, OTR/L, a Xavier graduate and adjunct faculty member, has been awarded the 2024 NBCOT Impact Award....
October 31, 2025
Introducing the Journal of Emerging Scholars in Occupational Therapy (JESOT)Empowering New Voices. Advancing Occupational Therapy.
We are proud to announce the launch of the Journal of Emerging Scholars in Occupational Therapy (JESOT)—a new,...
October 31, 2025
Capstone Symposium  You are invited to the Class of 2025 Doctoral Symposium on Wednesday, December 4, 2025, from 4-6:30 PM in the Health United Building on Xavier’s Campus.
The doctoral...
October 31, 2025
Ohio Occupational Therapy Association Conference  Ohio Occupational Therapy Association Conference
This year, we are proud to share that seven of our OTD students, one faculty member, and one...
October 31, 2025
ScholarshipOur faculty, students, and alumni have been actively engaged in various scholarly pursuits throughout 2025. This list represents the activities we've heard about to date. We’d love to...
October 31, 2025
Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD)Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) is a national network of OT practitioners, students, and educators committed to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism,...
October 31, 2025
American Occupational Therapy Association INSPIRE 2025 Annual Conference
Xavier was well-represented at the American Occupational Therapy Association INSPIRE 2025 Annual Conference (AOTA) held in Philadelphia, PA, April 3-5, 2025! Students...
October 31, 2025
Spanish Immersion in Puebla, Mexico This summer, Dr. Leah Dunn and Dr. Marnie Renda participated in a three-week Spanish immersion program at IBERO La Universidad Jesuita in Puebla, Mexico. Alongside faculty from other Jesuit...
October 31, 2025
The OTD Class of 2026 Embarked on an International Level 1 Fieldwork Experience ½ñÈÕ¿´ÁÏ’s occupational therapy doctorate students in the Class of 2026 embarked on a 9-day international Level 1 fieldwork experience in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. The Level I...
October 31, 2025
Xavier Alumna and Adjunct Faculty Member Wins NBCOT Impact AwardThe Xavier Occupational Therapy Department is proud to announce that Natalie Centers, OTR/L, a Xavier graduate and adjunct faculty member, has been awarded the 2024 NBCOT Impact Award....
October 31, 2025
Introducing the Journal of Emerging Scholars in Occupational Therapy (JESOT)Empowering New Voices. Advancing Occupational Therapy.
We are proud to announce the launch of the Journal of Emerging Scholars in Occupational Therapy (JESOT)—a new,...
March 2025
March 01, 2025
Three Generations of Xavier Alumni: A Legacy of Service in HealthcareBridget Strotman, OTD Class of 2024, joins her mother, Beth Strotman (Xavier '93, '95), and her grandmother, Jane Wyman (Xavier '79), as proud Xavier alumni. Bridget graduated with her Occupational...
March 01, 2025
ScholarshipsScardina Scholarship
Ginny Scardina (1921-2007) was a Cincinnati-based occupational therapist who served as a beloved mentor, peer, educator, and scholar inspiring many local...
March 01, 2025
Alumni Volunteer The OTD students' complete assessments with volunteer children in the Fall Semester during their pediatric Process Course. If you are willing to bring your child (ages 1 through 5) to...
March 01, 2025
March GladnessKristin Blackham (Teaching Professor), Natalie Centers (Adjunct Professor), Bridget Strotman (current student), Hallie Foy, and Valerie Miller presented a short course at the American Occupational...
March 01, 2025
Meet Our New Faculty
Dr. Barbara Elleman
Dr. Barbara Elleman is an assistant professor in the Occupational Doctorate Program at ½ñÈÕ¿´ÁÏ. Barb has been involved with the OT program as an adjunct professor...
March 01, 2025
Three Generations of Xavier Alumni: A Legacy of Service in HealthcareBridget Strotman, OTD Class of 2024, joins her mother, Beth Strotman (Xavier '93, '95), and her grandmother, Jane Wyman (Xavier '79), as proud Xavier alumni. Bridget graduated with her Occupational...
March 01, 2025
ScholarshipsScardina Scholarship
Ginny Scardina (1921-2007) was a Cincinnati-based occupational therapist who served as a beloved mentor, peer, educator, and scholar inspiring many local...
March 01, 2025
Alumni Volunteer The OTD students' complete assessments with volunteer children in the Fall Semester during their pediatric Process Course. If you are willing to bring your child (ages 1 through 5) to...
March 01, 2025
March GladnessKristin Blackham (Teaching Professor), Natalie Centers (Adjunct Professor), Bridget Strotman (current student), Hallie Foy, and Valerie Miller presented a short course at the American Occupational...
March 01, 2025
Meet Our New Faculty
Dr. Barbara Elleman
Dr. Barbara Elleman is an assistant professor in the Occupational Doctorate Program at ½ñÈÕ¿´ÁÏ. Barb has been involved with the OT program as an adjunct professor...
February 2025
February 26, 2025
Doctoral Capstone
Doctoral Capstone Creates Opportunities for Students and Practitioners
The Doctoral Capstone is a student-driven 16-week project completed after coursework and Level II fieldwork. It's...
February 26, 2025
Doctoral Capstone
Doctoral Capstone Creates Opportunities for Students and Practitioners
The Doctoral Capstone is a student-driven 16-week project completed after coursework and Level II fieldwork. It's...
November 2024
November 25, 2024
OOTA Conference Ohio OT Association Conference
Faculty and Students were well represented at the annual OOTA conference.
Dr. Kristin Blackham- Presented Eating the Elephant:...
November 25, 2024
Scholarship Our faculty, students, and alumni have been actively engaged in various scholarly pursuits throughout 2023 and 2024. This list represents only the activities we've heard about so far....
November 25, 2024
Save the Date
You are invited to the Class of 2024 Doctoral Symposium on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 4-5 PM in the Health United Building on Xavier’s Campus.
A...
November 25, 2024
October Event Recap Family Weekend
The OTD Students and Faculty lit up the annual Family Weekend with an exciting “Minute-to-Win-It” game event! Over 100 attendees came to our games for a...
November 25, 2024
Innovative OT Richelle Cameron, 3rd year OTD student, shared her recent research in a session at the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association's Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio. The session focused on...
November 25, 2024
Tide As part of a Level I fieldwork course taught by Dr. Stacia Galey, Total Immersion Diverse Experience (TIDE), Dr. Leah Dunn and Dr. Marnie Renda accompanied 15 Occupational Therapy Doctoral students...
November 25, 2024
Trauma Informed Care presentation at AOTA and KOTAKristin Blackham (Teaching Professor), Natalie Centers (Adjunct Professor), Bridget Strotman (current student), Hallie Foy, and Valerie Miller presented a short course at the American Occupational...
November 25, 2024
Student, Bridget Strotman receives awardBridget Strotman was awarded the Jane Case Smith Outstanding Student award by the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) at their annual conference on October 12th, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio....
November 25, 2024
Thank you, Joan Tunningley Joan Tunningley, EdD, OTR/L retired from ½ñÈÕ¿´ÁÏ in May2024.
It is with deep appreciation that we announce the retirement of Joan Tunningley, Assistant...