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College recognizes outstanding faculty with promotion, tenure
The College of Health has announced promotion and tenure for eight faculty. The advancements recognize sustained excellence in teaching, research and university service.
Faculty weigh in on emergency physicians' win against corporate medicine
Jonathan Garcia spoke with KEZI News about the PeaceHealth and Eugene Emergency Physicians settlement and what it means for rebuilding community trust in healthcare.
HDFS doctoral student Chloe Horowitz publishes research on trauma, cognitive health and personal control
HDFS doctoral student Chloe Horowitz published research finding that a sense of personal control may buffer the cognitive effects of early life trauma in adulthood.
Faculty Staff Fitness instructor Carolyn Hudson-Harris wins first place at Emerald Cup bodybuilding competition
Faculty Staff Fitness instructor Carolyn Hudson-Harris won first place in the IFBB Pro Women's Figure Masters 50+ division at the Linear Emerald Cup in Olympia, Washington.
IMPACT program hosts field day for transition-aged students with Special Olympics Oregon
SU's IMPACT program partnered with Special Olympics Oregon to host a field day for more than 75 transition-aged students with intellectual and developmental disabilities from across the Willamette Valley.
Kinesiology master's student Gayatheri Iyer receives 2026 American Kinesiology Association Scholar Award
Kinesiology master's student Gayatheri Iyer received the 2026 American Kinesiology Association Scholar Award for Oregon State University.
Christine Pollard to lead OSU-Cascades
Christine Pollard, former DPT program director and senior associate dean, will serve as interim chancellor and dean of OSU Cascades beginning May 16.
Matt Bozigar presents at inaugural Bridging Horizons for Planetary Healthspan Symposium in London
Matt Bozigar was invited to present research on noise and radon exposures at the inaugural Bridging Horizons for Planetary Healthspan Symposium in London.
Heidi Wegis convenes statewide higher education meeting to strengthen transfer pathways
Heidi Wegis organized a statewide meeting of two- and four-year institutions to strengthen partnerships and expand transfer opportunities into OSU degree programs.
Nutrition faculty honored by national nutrition organization
Former COH Dean Tammy Bray and OSU Distinguished Professor Emily Ho have been selected for top honors by the American Society for Nutrition, to be recognized at NUTRITION 2026 in July.
COH faculty present on work-life fit at PCOSW event
Kelly Chandler and Kathryn Stroppel presented research and insights on work-life fit and workplace flexibility at an OSU PCOSW supervisor empowerment event.
HDFS doctoral student Sara King selected for international summer school in the Netherlands
HDFS doctoral student Sara King is one of 24 scholars selected worldwide for the 2026 EADP-EARA-SRA International Summer School in the Netherlands.
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