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Recent alumnus wins Environmental Protection Agency award
Bruce Franz '23 received an award at the 2023 annual Pacific Ecological Systems Division award ceremony for his work to make ground water monitoring more accessible to stakeholders.
Workforce Development project launched
Spanish-English Health Care Interpreter Training prepares participants to become qualified or certified health care interpreters in Oregon
Community Health Worker Training Program continues to grow
Oregon State University’s Community Health Worker Training Program has trained 398 CHWs, including 16 veterans, and is developing new courses on veterans’ health and palliative care.
OCHI is the evaluation partner for OHA’s Healthier Oregon program
Oregon State University Center for Health Innovation is the evaluation partner for OHA’s Healthier Oregon program.
Three nutrition faculty recognized as best scientists in their fields
Maret Traber and Russell Turner were recognized as best scientists in the field of medicine, according to Research.com. Donald Jump was ranked among the best biology and biochemistry scientists.
MPH alumnus promoted to Colonel in the U.S. Army
Oregon State University MPH alumnus Jeremiah (Jay) Nelson, class of 2013, has been promoted to Colonel in the U.S. Army. He currently serves as a First Year Graduate Veterinary Education instructor at Public Health Activity Fort Cavazos in Texas.
American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting
Members of the Translational Metabolism Research Laboratory presented at the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting.
Warriors basketball player earns HDFS degree
Warriors guard Gary Payton II recently finished his human development and family sciences degree.
Two students awarded Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad
The Gilman Scholarship, sponsored by the US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, can help cover the cost of studying abroad or an international internship.
HDFS alum and student recognized by Home Life Inc.
Zoe Morton, an HDFS alum, was honored as employee of the month.
Faculty to receive OSU Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award
The award is OSU’s most significant honor presented to community members who enhance equity through sustained efforts to advance OSU’s mission and improve opportunities for the diverse communities we serve.
Student awarded Best Podium Presentation
Christina Geisler presented her thesis research at the 2023 Northwest Biomechanics Research Symposium (NWBS).
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