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Mitchell Stephenson Receives NMU Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Sep. 18, 2023 —
Northern Michigan University 2013 alumnus Dr. Mitchell Stephenson applies experiential teaching approaches he learned from his NMU sports science faculty mentors to his role as an associate professor of Health & Human Performance at the University of Montana Western. The certified strength and conditioning specialist's academic and government-sponsored biomechanics research is focused on methods to improve human performance and reduce injury rates in sport and military environments. Stephenson also consults federal agencies and is currently in Ukraine directing a U.S. initiative to provide safety and security for humanitarian efforts.