Department News
Alumnus Named Legacy Laureate
Dr. David Perrin (AT ’85), pictured with Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg, was named a University of Pittsburgh Legacy Laureate last October. Recognized for his outstanding personal and professional accomplishments, Perrin was among 12 honorees for 2008.
Renowned in the field of sports medicine and athletic training, Perrin received his doctorate in Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1985. He currently services as provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, and a professor of Exercise and Sports Science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
As a member of the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) Professional Education Committee, Perrin helped establish accreditation guidelines for both undergraduate and graduate athletic training programs. He has published over 130 research articles and textbook chapters. Perrin is a recipient of NATA’s Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award and is a member of the NATA Hall of Fame. He was named the SHRS Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Distinguished Alumnus in 2005.
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