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ACL Injury Prevention Research Featured in National Athletic Trainers' Association Journal
Tao Li's study on ACL injury prevention ROI is featured in a special Journal of Athletic Training issue, showing prevention programs save $7 for every $1 invested while reducing injuries by 50%.
Center for Global Health partners with Mahalapye District Council, Botswana
The Center for Global Health signed a five‑year collaboration with Botswana’s Mahalapye District Council to expand teaching, research and sustainable community engagement—an impact win that advances CGH’s mission to turn strong research into practice and policy.
Nikki Gold named National Student Veteran of the Year
Public health student and U.S. Navy veteran Nikki Gold was named the 2025 National Student Veteran of the Year.
MPH alumnus Chris McFarland featured for mental health work in Benton County
MPH alumnus Chris McFarland was featured in The Corvallis Advocate for his work as a certified counselor with Benton County Behavioral Health and his impactful journey to community mental health service.
Kinesiology student awarded NASM certification scholarship
Kinesiology student Jess Durham earned a NASM personal training certification scholarship to support her professional goals in fitness and wellness.
COH Associate Professor Co-Authors Op-Ed on FDA Drug Approval Standards
Veronica Irvin, an OSU Public Health associate professor and OpEd Project fellow, co-authored a MedPage Today op-ed cautioning that requiring only one trial for FDA drug approval undermines both safety and efficiency.
Jonathan Garcia named Core Ed Champion for innovative HIV/AIDS course
Associate Professor Jonathan Garcia was named a Core Ed Champion for his impactful course, H 256: Silence Equals Death — HIV Stigma to Global Social Movement, which uses storytelling and activism to connect personal and global responses to HIV/AIDS.
Human development and family sciences PhD student presented parenting styles research at SSHD 2025
HDFS doctoral student Mehwish Dawood shared research on parenting styles and child engagement at SSHD 2025, highlighting the role of family-teacher relationships in early learning.
Global health PhD student receives Dissertation Completion Award for winter term
PhD student Hillary Smith received a Dissertation Completion Award for her research on Chagas disease in Yucatán, Mexico.
HDFS Club volunteers at Vina Moses and launches Giving Tree drive
The HDFS Club volunteered at Vina Moses on Dec. 6 and launched its Giving Tree Toy Drive to support families in need.
Public health team publishes community-based HIV self-testing research
College of Health researchers published two studies on community-based HIV self-testing programs in Translational Behavioral Medicine.
Dancers shine in fall PAC Artistic and Social Dance Showcase
Dancers took the spotlight at the Dec. 4 PAC Artistic and Social Dance Showcase, celebrating the talents of OSU students and instructors.
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