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An HDFS degree propels alumna to a national teaching award

Jennifer Macias Morris, ’11, is a first-grade Spanish immersion teacher who integrates multiple innovative opportunities to teach her students useful skills for the workplace, despite only being in the first grade.

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Commencement 2021: Drew Docter

Drew Docter will graduate with a master of public health focused on epidemiology. Originally from Madison, Wisc., he is confident that his time in the MPH program has given him the tools to better translate community voices and experiences into data-driven decision-making.

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Graduate turns practicum into career helping Corvallis homeless

Regan Benitez, BS ’21, always knew she wanted to work with people and make a difference. A practicum working with the homeless gave her the chance.

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Scholarships support work that matters – and those who get it done

Barbara and Dave Underriner, ’81, recently created the first endowed public health scholarship in the CPHHS at Oregon State University, providing funding to students to reduce the financial barrier to obtaining their degree.

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Ex-Beavers running back worked toward his HDFS degree online while playing in the NFL

Jacquizz Rodgers, former Beaver football player and NFL running back, recently graduated with a degree in human development and family sciences

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Public health + vet med

Oregon State alum Ryan Scholz draws on public health training in job as state veterinarian