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John Schuna quoted in Washington Post article on walking pace and healthy aging
John Schuna, associate professor of kinesiology, was quoted in a Washington Post article on walking pace and healthy aging.
College of Health Research Recognized at Global Public Health Conference
College of Health faculty and doctoral students presented and earned recognition for research on social media and mental health at a global public health conference.
Shauna Tominey delivers lightning talk at OSU Inclusive Excellence in Research Reception
Shauna Tominey, associate professor of human development and family sciences, delivered a lightning talk at OSU’s 2026 Inclusive Excellence in Research Reception.
HDFS alumna produces Nike Super Bowl commercial
HDFS alumna Haley Thomas produced a Nike Super Bowl commercial that aired to millions of viewers nationwide.
Cynthia Mojica publishes study on improving follow-up colonoscopy care
Associate Professor Cynthia Mojica published research identifying communication and system barriers that affect follow-up colonoscopy care for low-resource patients.
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%.
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