William Thurin

As a dedicated undergraduate at Indiana University Indianapolis, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a certification in Nutrition, I am driven by a passion for sports, health, and community service. As a captain of the IUI Men’s Tennis Team and a PRN Rehab Tech at Athletico Physical Therapy, I am honing my leadership and clinical skills, preparing myself for a future as a compassionate and effective physical therapist. With a consistent 4.0 GPA and a track record of academic and athletic excellence, I am committed to leveraging my experiences to make a meaningful impact in rehabilitative care and patient well-being.

IUPUI Chancellors’ Honors College Member

IUPUI Top 100 Student 2024 Award Recipient

• IU Indianapolis honors 100 outstanding juniors and seniors on the IU Indianapolis campus for their demonstrated excellence in academic and scholarly achievement.

IUPUI Deans list Fall 2021 to present

Student Athlete – IUPUI Men’s Tennis Team - Captain for 2024/25 Seasons

Student Athlete Academic Council member for IUPUI athletics

• Student athlete government and community within IUPUI’s athletic department.

IUPUI Male representative for horizon league student-athlete advisory committee.

• Student athlete government and community between other athletic departments within the conference supported relationships and cohesion.

2024 Valeo Academic Team

• Selected by League’s faculty athletics representatives recognizing student-athletes for their success both in competition and in the classroom.

2024 CSC Academic All-District Team

• Selected by College Sports Communicators, recognizing the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the court and in the classroom.

2024 Horizon League Honor Roll

2024 ITA Scholar Athlete

• Intercollegiate Tennis Association student-athlete scholar award.

2024 Iron Jaguar Award Recipient

• Awarded to the most outstanding student-athlete embodying the meaning of leadership, effort, and determination; selected by the athletic training staff.

2023 Men's Tennis Coach’s Award

• Awarded to the most outstanding student-athlete who consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership, unwavering consistency, relentless drive, and exemplary performance.

Psychological research scale studies on current IUI students (freshman 2022)

• Conducted comprehensive psychological research scale studies among student populations to investigate various factors impacting mental health and well-being. Analyzed data to identify trends and provide insights into effective interventions and support mechanisms for student mental health.

NCAA student athlete research investigating mental health stigmas (freshman 2022)

• Contributed to research within the NCAA community focusing on mental health stigmas among student-athletes. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to gather qualitative and quantitative data, aiming to destigmatize mental health issues and enhance support systems for student-athletes nationwide.

RUSH Physical Therapy office – DPT Patrick Christianson (May - August 2021)

• Implemented on-site job readiness testing to assess physical capabilities for specific roles.

Wildflower Physical Therapy and Wellness - DPT Miranda Robles (November 2021)

• Gained hands-on experience in one-on-one therapy emphasizing manual therapeutic practices.

Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana & Northern Indiana Food Bank (7 years)

• Developed and led "Trick or Treat So the Hungry Can Eat," a community initiative where local children distributed fliers to neighborhood homes, requesting nonperishable food items during Halloween trick-or-treating hours. Coordinated collection efforts resulting in thousands of pounds of food donated to the Northern Indiana Food Bank, supporting efforts to combat food insecurity in our community.
• Serving food to the homeless, Stocking food pantry shelves, & unloading freezer trucks

Wellfield Botanical Gardens event volunteer 

• Helping raise funds for educational programs, garden operations, & community outreach

Our Lady of the Road Catholic worker house 

• Serving the homeless through food service and community cleanup

KEY Club Organizer

• Helped run a 500+ student volunteer work club in high school

Kingsman Care community

• Developed and co-led a leadership Board for organized volunteer work

IUPUI VIDA Health Partnerships Member

• Participated in club events and community acts of service