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Aurae Beidler earns prestigious FACHE credential
Aurae Beidler earns FACHE credential, marking a significant achievement in healthcare leadership.
PhD student earns top abstract and fellowship at APHA 2025
Maddie Kasimanickam, a public health-global health PhD student, earned two honors at APHA: selection as a 2026 Food & Nutrition Fellow and recognition for a top-scoring research abstract.
Doctoral student presented reproductive health research at APHA 2025
PhD student Amamah Noor presented two collaborative studies on early pregnancy loss at the 2025 APHA Annual Meeting, highlighting disparities in care across hospital systems.
Carolyn Aldwin receives Distinguished Lifetime Career Award in human development
Professor Emerita Carolyn Aldwin received the Distinguished Lifetime Career Award from the Society for the Study of Human Development, recognizing her decades of influential research on stress, coping, aging and health.
Doctoral student presents climate and gender equity research at APHA 2025
Doctoral student Memuna Aslam presented research on climate-driven health disparities and women’s political empowerment at the 2025 APHA Annual Meeting.
Public health doctoral student publishes research on cervical cancer screening in Nigeria
As part of her work, Bilkisu Abubakar led outreach clinics for female sex workers in Nigeria and implemented liquid-based cytology and HPV DNA testing — two innovative approaches to improve cervical cancer screening and early detection in vulnerable populations.
Creative Halloween Spirit Energizes KIN 395
Dee Gillen and Reegan von Wildenradt brought Halloween cheer to KIN 395 by donning fun costumes during class. Their creative approach to teaching group fitness energized students and showcased the vibrant spirit of the College of Health.
Assistant professor featured in Washington Post walking shoes guide
JJ Hannigan shared expert insight on how footwear affects walking mechanics, stability and injury prevention — helpful advice for anyone aiming to stay active and injury-free.
Nikki Gold selected as 2025 SVA Leadership Institute Fellow
Congratulations to Nikki Gold, a U.S. Navy veteran and undergraduate public health student, who has been selected as a 2025 Student Veterans of America (SVA) Leadership Institute Fellow.
Franziska Loetzner presents collaborative research at postdoctoral research symposium
Franzi's research highlights inclusive health initiatives and community-engaged approaches that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Doctoral student awarded two fellowships for international and reproductive health research
Congratulations to Benjamin Roberts, a doctoral student in global health, who was awarded the Oregon Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (Sylff) Graduate Fellowship for International Research for the 2025–26 academic year.
Megan McClelland to present at economic cooperation and development workshop in Paris
Megan McClelland, Katherine E. Smith Healthy Children and Families Professor in the School of Human Development and Family Sciences and Endowed Director of the Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children & Families in the College of Health, will deliver two talks at an invitation-only workshop hosted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris on Oct. 15, 2025.
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