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.
Grad student saw Latinx community struggling, so she leaped into action, addressing food insecurity and removing barriers to health
Doctoral student Nancy Vargas saw firsthand the struggle of Latinx communities during her COVID-19 research. Recognizing that immediate needs like food must be met before long-term health goals like vaccination, she partnered with OSU Extension 4-H to deliver essential food boxes to families in need across five Oregon counties.
Teaching public health policy in the military
Major Tiara Walz, a doctoral student at Oregon State who is bridging the gap between military administration and health policy. Learn how she’s preparing to teach her peers and improve healthcare for vulnerable populations.
An HDFS degree propels alumna to a national teaching award
Jennifer Macias Morris '11 is a nationally-awarded first-grade Spanish immersion teacher who integrates cutting-edge teaching methods to prepare young students for future careers while building strong community connections in her Spokane classroom.
OER at Work: Expanding access to learning on all fronts
Frustrated by expensive textbooks, OSU's Marit Bovbjerg wrote her own open-source epidemiology book. Learn how OER is democratizing knowledge.
Public health + vet med
Ryan Scholz, DVM '11, MPH '16, brings a unique perspective to his role as Oregon's state veterinarian by blending veterinary medicine with human public health training.
Public health and social justice
Ammara Molvi, a pre-med public health major at Oregon State University, combines public health with social justice to address health disparities and pursue a career in medicine.
Health care is for everyone
Liberty Pertiwi’s public health education at Oregon State University prepared her for a career in health management and policy, driving her passion for accessible health care.
Getting to know Emily Norcross
From Olympic Training Centers to movie sets, Emily Norcross shares her diverse athletic training experience while preparing the next generation of healthcare providers at Oregon State University.
Graduating Student Spotlight: Tori VandeLinde's Journey to Sexual Violence Prevention
Tori VandeLinde, graduating with her master's in Public Health – Health Promotion and Health Behavior, reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome, finding mentorship, and securing her dream job with the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault's national sexual violence prevention project.
From Hawaii to the Air Force: OSU Alum Capt. Grant Tong's Journey in Physical Therapy
Capt. Grant Tong, an OSU kinesiology graduate from Hawaii, pursued his dream of becoming a physical therapist and now serves in the Air Force helping elite military teams.
Grad takes passion for occupational and environmental health to CDC
Explore Laura Syron’s journey from OSU’s public health program to the CDC, where she works to prevent workplace injuries and enhance worker safety through rigorous research and collaboration.
Getting to know: Sam Johnson
Clinical Assistant Professor Sam Johnson shares his journey in athletic training education, teaching philosophy, and passion for preparing students to provide quality care to patients.