Darius, a senior studying public health, is the founder and creator of the clothing brand, People of Colour. The mission of the brand is to create unity among the POC community, and to educate and generate conversation on topics relating to racism and discrimination.
Jeremiah Allen has been named an OSU Alumni Association Fellow thanks to his work for the LGBTQ community.
Tony Lapiz didn’t know much about the public health profession, but he knew he wanted to improve community health through policy. Through an Oregon State alumna he met during an undergraduate internship, he learned that a degree in public health could help him achieve that goal.
Tori VandeLinde will graduate with her master’s degree in Public Health – Health Promotion and Health Behavior on June 16 and she’s already landed her dream job. In July, she’ll start with the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault, where she will be working on its national sexual violence prevention project.
Marjorie Halstead will graduate with two degrees on June 16 – a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a bachelor’s degree in Public Health – Health Promotion and Health Behavior. Just two days after graduation, she’ll launch into George Fox University’s master of teaching program.
Young Latina women who have experienced racial or ethnic discrimination are less satisfied overall with their contraceptive care, which could affect their access to more effective contraceptives, new research shows.