This Week at USU - February 23 2026

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23 February 2026

Officer, Student, Ultrarunner: The Disciplined Path of 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Kieborz

Follow the inspiring journey of Air Force officer and military psychology student 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Kieborz as she balances demanding clinical rotations with extreme 62-mile ultramarathons to forge elite mental resilience. [Read 2nd Lt. Kieborz's inspiring story]

Nutritional Armor: USU Research Targets Warfighter Cardiovascular Health

Discover how Dr. Mary Engler is leveraging the antioxidant power of dark-pigmented fruits to create "nutritional armor" that protects warfighters' hearts from the intense physical strain of the battlefield. [Read about this cardiovascular breakthrough]

USU Exchange Researcher Major Daniel Thompson Secures U.K.'s Prestigious Wiseman Medal

Learn how Major Daniel Thompson's award-winning research into artificial intelligence is providing frontline medics with a "digital experienced colleague" to perfectly time traumatic wound closures in the chaotic battlespace. [Explore the future of AI in combat surgery]

USU Events

FUNDAMENTALS OF DOW GHE (FOGHE) COURSE 23-27 FEB Live, synchronous virtual session The Fundamentals of DoW Global Health Engagement (FOGHE) course, executed by the National Institute of Defense Health Cooperation (NIDHC), enhances student competency to implement, monitor, and support Department of War GHEs. Students will improve their understanding of the full array of issues surrounding and shaping GHE. The course is developed and taught by subject matter experts with experience in many aspects of military medicine, security cooperation, diplomacy, and global health. Register by 23 February Flyer

CHAPLAIN'S SACRED TEXT STUDIES 25 FEB 1130 - 1230 EDT Lecture Room A3, Building A, USU This session explores major themes in the Christian tradition and their impact on the contemporary world. Add to Calendar

NOVEL ALTERNATIVE METHODOLOGIES SEMINAR SERIES 25 FEB 1130 - 1230 EDT Virtual (Google Meet) A discussion on using brain organoids to understand changes in complex neural network dynamics in TBI. Add to Calendar

MID-DAY MEDITATION 26 FEB 1200 - 1230 EDT Room G-252 (Ground Floor), Building E, USU & Virtual (Google Meet) Engage in a guided meditation session exploring the inner workings of the mind. Suspend judgement, expand mind-body connections, and increase self-compassion. Add to Calendar

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE VIRTUAL SEMINAR 27 FEB 1200 - 1300 EDT Virtual (Google Meet) This session explores bioethics in military medicine, including unique challenges, LSCO considerations, and strategies for success. Add to Calendar

DISASTER MEDICINE LECTURE SERIES 27 FEB 1300 - 1500 EDT The University of Massachusetts' Disaster Medicine and Emergency Management Fellowship Program, in partnership with the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH) and American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), will host the next installment of the Disaster Medicine Lecture Series on February 27th, from 1 to 3 p.m. EST. Featured speakers include Dr. Christopher Lemon and Dr. Michael De Luca. Registration Link Flyer

USU in the News

Operation Gunpowder Leader Performance as a Predictor of Operation Bushmaster Leader Performance A new USU study demonstrates that leadership assessments from the third-year "Operation Gunpowder" field practicum effectively predict student performance in the fourth-year "Operation Bushmaster" capstone exercise. Military Medicine Playbook Details How to Prep Future Military Doctors in AI Era USU faculty and students have published a comprehensive roadmap in Military Medicine outlining how to integrate artificial intelligence literacy into military medical education and training. The Defense Post AORN and U.S. Military Nurse Educators Launch Evidence-Based Webinars The Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing at USU has partnered with the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) to co-develop webinars that share military clinical expertise with a global audience. The National Law Review The links shared are not an implied endorsement by the DoD or USU.

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