Cedar Crest is one of only 193 universities and colleges worldwide honored by Exercise is Medicine for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.

EIM is a community-impact initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine.

That work comes to life through the college’s Exercise is Medicine on Campus program, a campuswide physical activity and wellness initiative that brings together faculty, staff and students, along with departments and committees like the Employee Well-Being Committee, Office of Student Engagement, Health Services and the Health Sciences Department.

Throughout the year, the program offers opportunities for the Cedar Crest community to make movement and wellness part of everyday campus life, from pickleball and field day to walking club and fitness assessment day.

“We’re proud of the recognition, but we’re even more proud of the culture we’re building where wellness is everyone’s responsibility,” said Dr. Dianne Babbitt, chairperson and associate professor of the Health Sciences Department.

EIM-OC encourages universities and colleges to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health and to bring campus communities together to improve health and well-being.

At Cedar Crest, the goal is about helping students and employees develop habits that can support their well-being long after they leave campus.