Congratulations to Emeritus Faculty Member Dr. Thom Mckenzie on receiving the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award! This award is given to outstanding leaders who have made extraordinary contributions to higher education. Dr. Thom McKenzie joined the SDSU faculty in 1980 and officially retired as Emeritus Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences in 2004, remaining professionally active […]
SDSU, San Diego County Health Form a New Academic Health Department
By: Peggy Pico
Passing of Emeritus Professor Brent S. Rushall
ENS faculty member Dr. Brent S. Rushall (1939-2022) passed away on August 11, 2022. Dr. Rushall was born in Sydney, Australia. He studied at Sydney Teachers’ College and the University of Sydney. He earned his MS and Ph.D. degrees from Indiana University. He was an All-American rugby player and outstanding swimming, rowing, and a rugby […]
Dr. Thom McKenzie Recognized as one of the Top Scientists Worldwide
Congratulations to ENS Emeritus Faculty member Dr. Thom McKenzie for being recognized as one of the top scientists worldwide. Dr. McKenzie was ranked 61st in the world and 29th nationally in the Social Sciences and Humanities category by Research.com.
Passing of Emeritus Professor Edward P. Franz
Dr. Edward Franz was born in St. Louis, MO. He earned B.S. and M.A. degrees from Washington University in St. Louis. He started in the Department of Physical Education at San Diego State College in 1965, where he taught courses in movement skills, musculoskeletal fitness, and gymnastics. Dr. Franz was the Head Men’s Gymnastics Coach […]