Dawn Hopkins

Dawn Hopkins serves as a Clinical Associate Professor within the Dwyer School of Health Sciences at Indiana University South Bend, where she integrates her multidisciplinary expertise into health sciences education.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Dayton
• Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Oregon State University
• Doctor of Philosophy in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Notre Dame

Her research and teaching focus centers on evidence-based approaches to population health challenges, with particular emphasis on exercise physiology, biostatistical analysis, holistic wellness frameworks, and mental health advocacy. She actively develops student competencies in critically evaluating and applying research to real-world health scenarios.

Professional recognition includes membership in the American College of Sports Medicine and the prestigious IU Trustees Teaching Award (2018) for instructional excellence.

Dr. Hopkins champions holistic health paradigms through her advocacy for individuals experiencing mental health challenges, embedding this perspective across her pedagogical and professional activities.