BRADFORD, Pa. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is one of only 193 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by Exercise is Medicine^® for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on its campus.

                This is the seventh year that Pitt-Bradford has earned the gold designation and the eighth year that it has been recognized by EIM on Campus.

The main requirements for gold-level campus designation are recording physical activity vital signs in students’ medical records and a referral system between campus health services and the exercise science program. Recreation activities the campus provides along with the events hosted by Student Affairs and Engagement helped Pitt-Bradford earn its gold-level designation.

                Pitt-Bradford is one of only 94 universities and colleges around the world to receive gold-level recognition for its efforts.

“We’re honored to receive Gold-Level recognition from Exercise is Medicine® On Campus,” said Dr. Mark Kelley, director of the exercise science program. “This distinction reflects the collective efforts of our faculty, staff, and students to create a campus culture that values movement as an essential part of health.

“We are proud to provide opportunities that encourage lifelong physical activity and reinforce the key role exercise plays in overall well-being. This achievement is the result of collaboration across campus and our dedication to helping students build lifelong habits that support their health and well-being.”

Kelley accepted the honor at the EIM recognition ceremony at American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City.

Exercise is Medicine on Campus calls upon universities and colleges to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health and encourages faculty, staff and students to work together to improve the health and well-being of the campus community.  

                Exercise is Medicine on Campus launched its recognition program in 2014 to honor campuses for their efforts to create a culture of wellness. Schools earn gold, silver or bronze status based on their activities.

                Others involved in the Exercise is Medicine on Campus effort at Pitt-Bradford during 2025-2026 were Cassandra Preston, assistant professor of exercise science; Tierra Bodamer, director of health services, and exercise science majors Riley Stowe of Avoca, N.Y., and Gage Mott-Macalush of Bradford.