RMU Students Spread Joy Through Community Service

Occupational therapy students at Rocky Mountain University make a difference in their neighborhoods.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:36pm

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Alison Robison, a doctoral student in occupational therapy at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) in Lehi, Utah, describes her field as the "Mister Rogers of the medical world." Robison and her fellow students have been engaging in community service projects to make their neighborhoods more beautiful and welcoming.

Why it matters

Occupational therapy focuses on helping people of all ages participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. By taking this service-minded approach outside the clinic, RMU students are making a tangible impact on their local communities.

The details

Robison and other RMU occupational therapy students have been organizing neighborhood cleanup days, planting flowers, and painting murals to brighten up public spaces. Their goal is to create more inclusive, accessible, and visually appealing environments for all community members.

  • The community service projects have been ongoing throughout the month of April 2026.

The players

Alison Robison

A doctoral student in occupational therapy at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) in Lehi, Utah.

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU)

A university located in Lehi, Utah that offers a doctoral program in occupational therapy.

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What they’re saying

“We're kind of the Mister Rogers of the medical world.”

— Alison Robison, Doctoral Student, Occupational Therapy

The takeaway

RMU's occupational therapy students are demonstrating how their field can have a positive impact beyond the clinic, using their skills and passion to create more inclusive and welcoming public spaces for their local communities.