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Jenny Jackson and graduate students publish in Journal of Nutrition
The study explores how food insecurity is measured among college students and offers insights into more accurate, population-specific tools.
Pre-Health Mentorship Program awarded OSU Women’s Giving Circle grant
The grant will support the program’s efforts to pair senior mentors with first-year mentees, offering guidance, academic support and exposure to healthcare careers.
Izabel Kickner named 2025 Mosaic Taiwan Fellow
The fellowship brings emerging leaders from the U.S. and Canada to Taiwan to explore its culture, engage in policy discussions and strengthen international relations.
Erica Woekel honored with CAPS 2025 Beacon of Hope Award
Selected by OSU Counseling & Psychological Services staff, student workers and volunteers, Erica was recognized as a mental health champion at OSU for her outstanding commitment to student well-being.
ESHS Speed Racers take first in TRY-athlon run event
Congratulations to the College of Health’s team, the ESHS Speed Racers, who took first place in the run event category at the Faculty Staff Fitness 12th Annual TRY-athlon on June 11 in Corvallis.
College of Health shows strong participation in 2025 TRY-athlon
A special shout-out to Faculty Staff Fitness Coordinator Nikki Kurth for her outstanding leadership and organization of the event. Thank you for making it a success!
Perry Hystad named 2024 Top Scholar by ScholarGPS
This recognition places him among the top 0.5% of scholars worldwide based on publication record, impact and the quality of his scholarly contributions across fields and disciplines.
Avani Stevens-Rose receives 2025 Florence Wood Award
Congratulations to OSU undergraduate kinesiology student Avani Stevens-Rose, who received the 2025 Florence Wood Award of Impact and Legacy from the DaM DIY Co-Op. This award honors students who make a lasting impact through creativity, collaboration and community engagement.
Kinesiology alumni and faculty receive 2024 JTPE paper award
A peer-reviewed article co-authored by Oregon State kinesiology faculty and alumni received the 2024 Metzler-Freedman Exemplary Paper Award from the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education (JTPE).
HPHB alumna and current MPH online student nominated for humanitarian award
Spokane Zephyr soccer player Hailey Coll earned a Humanitarian of the Year nomination while pursuing her MPH and volunteering 20 hours weekly with River City Youth. From leading bike programs to running food banks, she proves public health impact happens everywhere.
HDFS club volunteers at Vina Moses
Students from Human Development and Family Sciences Club spent their Saturday volunteering at Vina Moses, supporting an organization that provides essential free aid to over 8,000 people annually—from those experiencing homelessness to families struggling to make ends meet.
HDFS hosts LBCC visitors to support transfer success
The HDFS program is strengthening its partnership with Linn-Benton Community College to support students interested in transferring to OSU. As part of the collaboration, LBCC students and faculty recently visited campus to tour facilities, meet advisors, explore resources, visit the OSU Child Development Center, and enjoy lunch in the Memorial Union.
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