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.
Epidemiology student reflects on her Oregon Health Authority internship and future
Master of Public Health student Kirstin Yeomans reflects on her internship analyzing pesticide exposure data and future plans in applied epidemiology.
A different set of tools
Nutrition graduate Melanie Jackson shares how undergraduate research and the nutrition and health sciences major prepared her for medical school and endocrinology.
From psychology to HDFS, doctoral student examines health and well-being as we age
Dakota Witzel's research examines how everyday stressors within social relationships affect our physical health and well-being as we age. Discover how daily life creates incremental changes that shape our development and long-term health outcomes.
Human development and family studies alumna honored with early career award
HDFS alumna Sara Schmitt, PhD '13, receives Early Career Award from Society for the Study of Human Development for child development research.
Kinesiology student steps out of her comfort zone – and into her future
Kinesiology student Hallie Baker crowned Miss Marion-Polk 2021, promotes exercise as medicine while volunteering at clinics and preparing for nursing.
MPH Alumna Marissa Lovell: Community Health Leader
Marissa Lovell, MPH '21 from Oregon State's health promotion program, coordinates school-based health programs in Lane County, focusing on nutrition, mental health, and culturally responsive prevention.
HDFS student shares the importance of mental health and finding community
HDFS student Jeanette Chen shares her journey through mental health challenges, major exploration, and finding community during the pandemic.
Health equity and diversity champion recognized by state/national public health association and OSU
Jonathan Garcia, received the 2021 Oregon Public Health Association Health Equity Champion Award for his work advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through innovative teaching and community engagement with LGBTQ+ Latinx youth.
Interval breast cancer: A conversation with Professor Veronica Irvin
Interval breast cancers appear after normal mammograms but before the next screening. OSU's Veronica Irvin researches ways to improve detection and care.
College of Home Ec alumna keeps it in the family
Two-time Oregon State alumna Teresa Ashford, BS '97, '04, has returned to her alma mater as a full-time instructor in Human Development and Family Sciences.
Alumna combines passions to create healthy futures
OSU alumna Ashley Vaughn, MPH '21, returns as a public health instructor, combining her background in education with a passion for social justice and health equity.
HDFS professor tackles poverty and inequality
Oregon State University welcomes David Rothwell as the new Barbara Emily Knudson Chair in Family Policy. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Rothwell is focusing his tenure on analyzing how local and national policies can better reduce systemic poverty and support modern caregivers.