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Richard Settersten is co-leading a national study examining whether alternative credentials such as microcredentials and bootcamps promote economic mobility or deepen inequality.

HDFS doctoral student Tosin Alabi moderated a session and presented research on youth engagement in foster care at the SSWR 2026 Conference in Washington, D.C.

OSU's Center for Healthy Aging Research connects 40+ faculty across eight colleges to advance interdisciplinary science — from lab bench to clinical practice — helping people age healthier at every stage of life.

The news is hard right now, for adults and kids both. This post from OPEC's Megan McQueen helps parents decide when to talk, how much to share, and what to do when children feel scared. Includes book recommendations and resources for families affected by immigration enforcement.

HDFS student Allison Barr advocated in Salem for a Student Health and Recreation Center at OSU-Cascades — and the Oregon legislature approved funding for the project.

Learn practical strategies for raising a child with a disability, from seeking early intervention and building support networks to managing your emotions as a caregiver.

Shannon Wanless, Ph.D. '09, has been named a 2026 OSU Alumni Fellow and will be honored by the College of Health at the OSUAA Alumni Fellows Awards Dinner on April 23 in Corvallis.

Students from the Human Development and Family Sciences Club volunteered with Vina Moses, a Corvallis nonprofit serving more than 8,000 people annually.

Mehwish Dawood, a doctoral student in human development and family sciences, presented research on a mental health intervention for flood-affected women in Pakistan at the SSWR 2026 conference in Washington, D.C.

Alum Dakota Witzel, human development and family sciences PhD ’22, was named a 2026 Outstanding Researcher by South Dakota State University’s College of Education and Human Sciences.

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 Haley Thomas produced a Nike Super Bowl commercial that aired to millions of viewers nationwide.