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Nutrition Doctoral Student Earns Two Awards in OSU 3MT Competition
PhD candidate Feyisayo Olufemi earned second place and the people’s choice award at OSU’s 2026 Three Minute Thesis competition.
Public health faculty present on equity in academia at national summit
Jonathan Garcia and Ashley Vaughn presented at the 2025 Partners for Health Equity Summit, sharing progress on a multi-year, equity-centered initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Public health doctoral student named fellow in national behavioral medicine leadership institute
PhD student Geethika Koneru was named a fellow in the Monica Baskin Diversity Institute for Emerging Leaders and recently published a blog post with the Society of Behavioral Medicine.
Brad Cardinal featured in national alumni spotlight
Brad Cardinal, professor of kinesiology, was featured in a national alumni spotlight for the Physical Activity and Public Health training course.
OSU is the first Oregon university to earn the Total Worker Health® designation
Oregon State University is the first Oregon university to earn the Total Worker Health® designation, integrating safety and well-being to support a thriving workforce.
Franziska Loetzner named assistant professor of kinesiology at Indiana University
Postdoctoral scholar Franziska Loetzner has accepted a tenure-track assistant professor position in kinesiology at Indiana University Indianapolis, beginning March 1.
Tao Li publishes three papers in Journal of Athletic Training special issue
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%.
Ken Cameron, ’93, receives national research medal in athletic training
Ken Cameron, ’93, received the NATA Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research, recognizing his sustained contributions to the field.
Jessica Gorman named Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine
Jessica Gorman was elected as a Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, honoring her leadership and contributions to research, mentorship and service.
Alum is leading advocacy run for health equity
OSU alum Dennis Godby completes Walk USA for Health Equity, a nationwide effort to spotlight preventable health disparities.
College team effort supports rural hospital and student success
OSU faculty, students and alumni teamed up to help North Lincoln Hospital improve Medicare reimbursement — a $300,000 potential impact.
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.
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