News and Stories

News and stories

From the College of Health

Discover inspiring stories of innovation and impact from OSU's College of Health.

See how students, faculty and researchers are advancing health and well-being for communities everywhere.

  • Spotlight

    Lexi Geampa's journey from homelessness to OSU graduation shows how one caring mentor can change a life. Now she's using her HDFS degree to help others.

  • Spotlight

    Fatemah Al Jafar found community and purpose in Oregon State's nutrition program.

  • Research

    Researchers led by Jessica Gorman are creating inclusive cancer care programs that address barriers faced by LGBTQ+ survivors, young adults, and underserved communities to improve outcomes for all.

  • Internship Spotlights

    Lexi Geampa shares her journey from teaching and research to advocating for youth. Learn how scholarships have shaped her career path and her passion for supporting children and families.

  • Internship Spotlights

    Lily Volger reflects on her internship at OSU's Child Development Center and her plans to improve the lives of children and families through early education.

  • Internship Spotlights

    Eva Foley transitioned from pastry chef to aspiring registered dietitian. Learn about her internship rotations and support from Oregon State’s nutrition program.

  • Internship Spotlights

    Read about Robert’s journey from special education to kinesiology, his internship experiences in physical education and job coaching, and his goal of becoming an Adapted Physical Education teacher.

  • Internship Spotlights

    Olivia Olmstead shares her passion for health and future goals to address food insecurity in rural communities.

  • Story

    Kinesiology major and pre-med student Annika Phillips won the under-25 division at the J/24 Worlds sailing championship in Seattle, competing with her childhood friends against international teams.

  • Healthy Discoveries

    Public health undergraduate Christina Young-Valdovinos discusses her research on Latinx food security in Linn-Benton communities and her goal to become a pediatrician after completing her studies.

  • Healthy Discoveries

    Emma Ryan, a kinesiology student specializing in pre-therapy and allied health, discusses her research on ankle stability biomechanics and her aspirations to become a sports medicine physician.

  • Research

    Moore Family Center awarded contract to develop scientific papers on human milk composition as part of a groundbreaking tripartite consortium with 20+ industry, government and academic partners.

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Other ways to stay in the loop include reading Good News (updated daily) or Health Beat, which is a compilation of the month’s news, or Synergies, a yearly magazine for friends and alumni in the College of Health that is inserted into the Oregon Stater alumni magazine.