Alumni stories
College of Health
With more than 29,000 alumni across the globe, the College of Health carries out its vision of ensuring the lifelong health and well-being of every person, every family and every community in Oregon and beyond through its most important asset — you!
William "Ropes" Robertson (1915-1980) was OSU's first athletic trainer and co-creator of the athletic training education program now in the College of Health. A WWII veteran with a Bronze Star and Purple Heart, he spent 34 years caring for Beaver athletes and became a legendary figure in OSU athletics history.
Katie Walsh Flanagan, MS, EdD, LAT, ATC, Oregon State University alumna and 1980 Physical Education graduate, has been inducted into the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Hall of Fame. Her 43-year career in athletic training began with a chance injury during her time at OSU, leading her from pre-veterinary studies to becoming a leader in the athletic training profession.
Congratulations to Nikolaus Anderson, a 2022 kinesiology graduate, who was recently accepted into the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at OSU-Cascades.
Congratulations to kinesiology alumna Dr. Bethany Sloane, associate professor of pediatrics. She received a prestigious NIH K23 career award, which supports patient-oriented research for early-career, clinically trained professionals.
Spokane Zephyr soccer player Hailey Coll earned a Humanitarian of the Year nomination while pursuing her MPH and volunteering 20 hours weekly with River City Youth. From leading bike programs to running food banks, she proves public health impact happens everywhere.
Lexi Geampa's journey from homelessness to OSU graduation shows how one caring mentor can change a life. Now she's using her HDFS degree to help others.
Fatemah Al Jafar found community and purpose in Oregon State's nutrition program.
Amanda Achterman, DO, MPH, was named Rural Health Practitioner of the Year by the National Rural Health Association.
Double alumna Dr. Alexandra Szarabajko, MPH '21 and PhD '22, has been honored with the Teaching Excellence Award from South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities.
Three of our athletic training alumni are members of the National Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame. The college congratulates alumna Katie Walsh Flanagan as the newest inductee. Katie recently served as a professor and director of athletic training education at East Carolina University. Congratulations, Katie!
Brooke Green, ’19, MS ’21, shares her journey from public health and nutrition student to registered dietitian and community health advocate, offering insights into finding purpose and meaning in nutrition.
Discover how Hannah Briggs, MPH ’23, uses her passion for public health to shape policies, support traditional health workers and strengthen communities.