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Helping others may start small – but it creates big ripples

Carrie chose to major in human development and family sciences because she enjoys working with and helping others.

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Raising a healthy generation begins with developing knowledgeable parents

Shauna Tominey says one of OPEC’s greatest impacts is helping parents and caregivers realize they are not alone.

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Champions of health

Their degrees and futures are diverse, but these graduates have a common vision and purpose – to improve health and well-being for all.

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Finding a common language

Family Impact Seminars are one way the College of Public Health and Human Sciences (CPHHS) is living out Oregon State University’s land grant mission. “The seminars connect state policymakers with research experts to provide the best scientific evidence on topics of current interest,” says Rick Settersten, head of the CPHHS School of Social and Behavioral […]

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Ask anything

As the new instructor for the undergraduate course Human Sexuality, Dan Dowhower wants you to think beyond body parts.

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HDFS News Research

When it comes to positive youth development, it is possible to care too much

New research indicates there may be a point where youth can “care too much.”