Spotlights
Our students and alumni are doing incredible and impactful work in our community, exemplifying our vision to bring health and well-being within reach for all.
Their creativity and innovation inspire us, and we hope you as well.
College of Health grad will use HDFS degree to positively change lives
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.
International nutrition student found purpose and a home away from home at OSU
Fatemah Al Jafar found community and purpose in Oregon State's nutrition program.
An interview with the MFC’s student nutrition fellow
Adam Choate, a senior in OSU's nutrition and dietetics program, reflects on his experience as the Moore Family Center's Student Nutrition Fellow, highlighting his work with community outreach programs and the professional growth opportunities that have shaped his career aspirations.
Honors student at OSU-Cascades connects public health and communication
OSU-Cascades Honors student Margaret Martin blends public health and communication through honors research and faculty mentorship.
Health leadership in collegiate sports: Insights from the 2025 Bray Health Leadership and Innovation Lecture
Explore key insights on health leadership in collegiate sports from Dr. Kimberly Harmon's 2025 Bray Lecture. Learn about athlete well-being, gender equality in sports medicine and the future of college athletics.
Lessons in higher ed
John Dunn transformed higher education through his leadership, creating the IMPACT program for people with disabilities and promoting diversity. His lessons focus on listening, showing empathy and expanding access to education for all students.
Healthy Aging Club helps older adults get their wheels back
OSU’s Healthy Aging Club took action when Samaritan Village’s activity bus broke, helping secure $65,000+ in funding. Learn how students used grant writing skills to restore transportation for older adults in Corvallis.
HDFS instructor enjoys helping students be their best selves
HDFS Instructor Dennis Lynn finds joy in teaching at OSU-Cascades and inspiring students to be their best selves. Learn about his journey, his passion for education and his unexpected connection to Johnny Cash.
Kinesiology student empowers kids through inclusive physical activities
Kinesiology student Ian Kim volunteers with OSU's IMPACT program, helping kids with disabilities discover joy in movement while gaining valuable lessons for his future career as a pediatric physician assistant.
How Kristi King’s HDFS degree impacts childcare at Oregon State University
OSU alum Kristi King uses her HDFS degree to help shape childcare programming at Oregon State, supporting parenting students and employees with flexible childcare and promoting family success.
Inside the Mind of researcher Dave Dallas
Discover how Dave Dallas, endowed director of the Moore Family Center, studies milk’s bioactive components to optimize infant health, improve donor milk processing, and advance nutrition science.
Where in the world is professor Brad Cardinal?
Kinesiology professor Brad Cardinal's 20-year partnership with Kasetsart University in Bangkok strengthens international sports science education and Olympic development while building lasting Thai-American academic connections.