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PhD student Hillary Smith received a Dissertation Completion Award for her research on Chagas disease in Yucatán, Mexico.

College of Health researchers published two studies on community-based HIV self-testing programs in Translational Behavioral Medicine.

Doctoral student Cesar Alberto Arredondo Abreu was featured on the APHA Newswire for his research on cannabis edibles, presented at the 2025 APHA Annual Meeting.

Karen Elliott has been named an Ecampus Research Fellow for her project exploring community-based learning and career readiness in public health education.

College of Health researchers received a competitive NIH-funded pilot grant to study how healthcare providers engage older Asian adults with memory challenges in physical activity conversations.

Karen Elliott and Colin Mulligan's Ecampus courses were spotlighted for modeling best practices in AI use for teaching and learning.

Associate Professor Veronica Irvin discusses her behavioral science research at Oregon State University, including breast cancer screening, environmental health, well water safety, and supporting underserved communities.

Doctoral student Phales Milimo presented her HIV prevention research and moderated a maternal health equity session at the 2025 APHA Annual Meeting.

MPH student Lizzie Lumley explored food insecurity in Benton County through a hands-on internship focused on community partnerships and policy-informed public health work.

Public health student Andrew Eaton supported Deschutes County Health Services by developing foodborne illness investigation materials and shadowing health specialists in the field.

Aurae Beidler earns FACHE credential, marking a significant achievement in healthcare leadership.

Maddie Kasimanickam, a public health-global health PhD student, earned two honors at APHA: selection as a 2026 Food & Nutrition Fellow and recognition for a top-scoring research abstract.