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Allison Myers recognized at Moda Fantasy Day
Allison Myers, associate dean for extension and engagement, was recently recognized at Moda Fantasy Day with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Grant to boost wildfire smoke resiliency in Oregon
These plans will help schools prepare for, respond to, and recover from wildfire smoke events.
College names associate dean for student services and well-being
Doris Cancel-Tirado, PhD, MPH, MA is the college’s new associate dean for student services and well-being. She begins her new role April 1, 2024.
Newest member of the "Journal Century Club"
Huge congratulations to Biostatistics Professor Adam Branscum for his new milestone! He has been published in 100 different journals.
PAC Dance Showcase
We have so much gratitude for all that Lila does for the college and university. Nice work, Lila!
MedPay or PIP? HMP professor weighs in
Professor Chunhuei Chi is featured in a WalletHub article on the benefits and differences between MedPay and Personal Injury Protection.
Dancing with the Professors
Senior Instructor Dee Gillen competed in Dancing with Professors on March 12, 2024. She danced the salsa with Dance Sport student Basil. Congrats on an amazing dance, Dee!
Professor comments on "Disease X" and misinformation
Professor Chunheui Chi recently spoke with Agence France-Presse (AFP) about the dangers of misinformation surrounding a hypothetical future pandemic.
Transforming Academia for Equity gets second round of funding
The College of Health has been selected for a second round of funding through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Transforming Academia for Equity initiative. Learn more about this work.
Doctoral student Geethika Koneru recognized by OSU student-athletes
PhD student Geethika Koneru was recently honored by OSU student-athletes as their "most valuable professor," recognizing her support for their studies as they juggle athletic responsibilities.
Rick Settersten co-edits special issue on the influence of social networks on the life course
Rick Settersten, University Distinguished Professor of Human Development and Vice Provost of Faculty Affairs, has co-edited a special issue of Advances in Life Course Research.
Public health doctoral student wins award for cancer screening research
Steph Corey, MPH, has been selected by the Cancer Special Interest Group at the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) as the winner of the Student/Fellow Award for the 2024 SBM annual meeting.
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