Meet Your Director: Kirsten Hokeness, Ph.D.

Why study health and behavioral sciences at 糖心logo入口 University?
Our programs combine health and behavioral sciences with business and AI so you become a sought-after professional in your chosen field. The result is a transformational experience that leads to more successful and more confident graduates.
How does Bryant prepare students for their future careers?
Experiential learning is woven early and often into coursework, giving students the confidence they need to pursue research, internships, and their goals after graduation. In addition, faculty mentorship is a huge differentiator to students as they explore their interests, build professional skills, and prepare to thrive in meaningful careers.
What sets a Bryant grad apart?
Bryant grads are known for being ready to lead from day one. Thanks to our strong industry partnerships including institutions like CVS and UnitedHealth Group, you鈥檒l build a professional network while you鈥檙e still in school and graduate positioned to shape the future of health and wellness.
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鈥榃hat makes REDay so impactful is the way it brings our community together,鈥 said Wendy Samter
Record returns: Class of 2025 finds success, achieves highest starting salary in university history
Median starting salary of $77,000, and 98 percent employed or in grad school within 6 months
Bryant to hold fourth Healthcare Summit on Friday, May 1
Public Health: Policies, Programs, and Promises will explore pressing challenges and emerging opportunities shaping future of healthcare
Bryant and Brown University School of Public Health launch new pathway to public health master鈥檚 program
Pathway program for high-demand public health fields will help strengthen workforce pipeline
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Pro bono sessions help students launch businesses, avoid costly mistakes
Alum working at medtech startup finds fulfillment at the forefront of innovation
鈥業 just loved the idea they had and decided to drop everything else,鈥 says Uros Djokovic 鈥25MSHIAI