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Karen Swanger honored with OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award
Karen Swanger received the OSU Loyal Philanthropic Partner Award for her dedication to growing KidSpirit's impact.
Perry Hystad quoted in Nature
Fires and droughts in the western states are getting worse — and they’re combining with industrial sources to threaten air quality and people’s health.
Sam Logan Op-Ed in Seattle Times
Toy companies have made strides with disability representation, but it’s time to develop more accessible toy options for children with physical disabilities.
Distinguished Mentor in Gerontology Award
Karen Hooker received the Distinguished Mentor in Gerontology Award from the Behavioral and Social Sciences Section of the Gerontological Society of America this past weekend at the Society's 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting.
Associate Professor quoted in article about LGBTQ teens
Associate Professor Jonathan Garcia was quoted in "Protecting LGBTQ people from the health risks of social isolation".
PhD candidate publishes book
Shannon Austin, a PhD candidate in the Kinesiology Program, has recently published a book, Becoming a Personal Trainer for Dummies, which is part of the popular Wiley-VCH series.
Professor selected as Provost Fellow
Kathy Gunter, professor in Extension Family and Community Health and kinesiology, has been selected as Provost Fellow for the 2022-23 academic year.
Doctoral student receives outstanding poster award
Esmeralda Julyan, doctoral student in HPHB, received the 2022 Conference Outstanding Poster Award, at this year's Oregon Public Health Association Conference.
Doctoral student receives outstanding student poster award
Mandana Masoumirad's poster was titled “Affordable Care Act Medicaid Expansion: Impact on use of sexual and reproductive health services for women living in rural and urban Oregon.”
Milam Hall adds solar
With Milam Hall getting a new roof, our college was able to work with OSU's capital planning to include a 106 kilowatt solar system to provide approximately 25% of Milam’s electrical use.
OSU team receives $5.5 million Build Back Better grant
An OSU team received a $5.5 million federal grant to transform Oregon's forest industry.
Professor Maret Traber helps publish guidance for the diagnosis and treatment of hypolipidemia disorders
Maret Traber co-published an article that provides guidance and background to physicians on how to treat patients with rare genetic disorders causing extremely low cholesterol and triglycerides in their blood.
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