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Associate Professor of Practice Barb Brody, Professor Shannon Lipscomb and Assistant Professor of Practice Megan Pratt received the National ESP Diversity Team Award from Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) for their submission, "Tri-Learner Model of Extension Collaboration: Local-State-Campus Partnership.”
John Dunn transformed higher education through his leadership, creating the IMPACT program for people with disabilities and promoting diversity. His lessons focus on listening, showing empathy and expanding access to education for all students.
The Malheur Works Student Internship Program, launched in 2021, aims to give area high school students their first full-time job after graduation.
AgriStress Helpline featured on Northwest Ag Today! Project Director Kaycee Headley discusses mental health in farming & ranching communities. Listen to the interview to learn more.
FLIPP delivers life jackets to 440+ fishermen! Partners celebrate success. Research assesses usage & feedback on comfort/utility throughout the season. Coastal news highlights community collaboration.
College of Health faculty co-author "Positive Youth Development," a new volume bridging research and practice for youth development practitioners and students. Featuring contributions from Mary Arnold, Shauna Tominey, and more.
The Crook County Green Bags (CCGB) program, launched by the FCH/SNAP-Ed coalition, has collected over 4 tons of food, providing thousands of meals to residents. Learn about this successful initiative!
KATU interviewed Allison Myers about Oregon Senate Bill 779, which would permanently fund the AgriStress Helpline. The helpline provides crucial suicide prevention & resource referrals for Oregon's agriculture & natural resource communities.
Kinesiology student Ian Kim volunteers with OSU's IMPACT program, helping kids with disabilities discover joy in movement while gaining valuable lessons for his future career as a pediatric physician assistant.
Four OSU Extension Family and Community Health faculty and staff received awards at the December 5 Extension Annual Conference for their contributions, collaboration and excellence.
Allison Myers and Jamie Davis received the 2024 director's award for outstanding contribution at the OSU Extension Annual Conference.
Faculty from the College of Health were interviewed on the "Environmental Health Chat" podcast, hosted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.