Virginia Tech department head assumes presidency of American College of Sports Medicine
Stella Volpe elected President of American College of Sports Medicine, leading a global community of 50,000+ professionals.
Stella Volpe, department head and professor of the Virginia Tech Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, was elected as President of the American College of Sports Medicine for a three-year term.
The American College of Sports Medicine is a renowned institution with a far-reaching impact, representing 70 distinct sports medicine professions. Its global outreach extends to over 50,000 members and certified professionals hailing from 90 countries.
However, Volpe's ascendancy to the presidency is not a singular feat. Her journey is interwoven with the invaluable mentorship provided by Janet Walberg-Rankin, a professor emerita of human nutrition, foods, and exercise, and a former President of the American College of Sports Medicine. Additionally, Bill Herbert, a professor emeritus within the same department and a past Vice President of the American College of Sports Medicine, played a pivotal role in shaping her path.
The significance of this election is underscored by the newfound stewardship of a highly influential organization devoted to sports medicine and exercise science. Volpe's leadership has the promise to have a global impact by accentuating the critical importance of health, fostering cross-cultural collaborations, and advancing research and education on an international scale.
