A new report from Portland State University’s Homelessness Research and Action Collaborative (HRAC) and the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health... Read More
Assistant Professor Kathleen Conte of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health has co-authored a new publication examining critical gaps in... Read More
Meet Jessica Maciel, a first-generation college student who is working on her M.P.H. with a focus in Health Promotion from... Read More
On April 7, 2026, Assistant Professor Kristi Tredway represented the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health at the Cancer Clinical Trial... Read More
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is proud to congratulate Dixie Whetsell, MS, on receiving the 2026 Judith Lauwers Award... Read More
PORTLAND, OR – Every day, Americans experience the devastating effects of the gun violence epidemic. The statistics are mind-numbing: an... Read More
PORTLAND, OR — Celebrating a major milestone at the intersection of medicine and public health, Oregon Health & Science University... Read More
Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Think Out Loud recently featured Becca Valek, a research project coordinator at OHSU’s Gun Violence Prevention Center,... Read More
For 10 years, so has the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Public health is the reason your drinking water is... Read More
Gwyneth Pham is graduating this year from Portland State University (PSU) with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, with... Read More
Angelina J.T. Stafford is graduating this year from the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health with a Master of Public Health... Read More
Zoe Schuh pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health after initially planning to study nursing in high school. While reflecting... Read More
For Alena Zbirun, pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Health Management and Policy was driven by a... Read More
5
Jun
Celebrating Our Graduates: Honoring the Class of 2026 at the OHSU Commencement & Hooding Ceremony
At the heart of every academic journey lies a dedication to growth, a commitment to knowledge and practice, and an... Read More
Please join us in congratulating Micah Mizushima, named the 2026 Commencement Student Speaker, who will address graduates at the ceremony... Read More
We are proud to announce Dr. Betty Izumi, PhD, MPH, RD as our 2026 Commencement Faculty Marshal and warmly congratulate... Read More
We are proud to announce Emma Lou Leary as our 2026 Commencement Gonfalonier and warmly congratulate her on this well-deserved... Read More
We are proud to announce Ma’Adjoa N. Manu as our 2026 PhD Commencement Speaker. Please join us in congratulating Ma’Adjoa... Read More
Melina Peña Anaya pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Management and Policy with a deep commitment to... Read More
Samantha Arneson pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Practice after years of working as a dental... Read More
Nithish Thomas’s academic path began in science and a pre-health track, but his experience through Portland State University’s (PSU) IGNITE... Read More
Yvette Mendez pursued a Bachelor’s in Community Health Promotion because of her desire to create healthcare systems where immigrant and... Read More
Fazila Abdullah’s path to public health began in clinical dentistry, where she worked in an urban primary care setting serving... Read More
We are pleased to announce that Joseph “Joe” Seahquia Finkbonner, RPh, MHA, will serve as the guest speaker for the... Read More
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards! Nominations were... Read More
Riley Tindell pursued a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) in Environmental Systems and Human Health because he wanted to build... Read More
Growing up in rural Oregon, Cecelia Petrik witnessed firsthand how geography and limited healthcare infrastructure can shape health outcomes. With... Read More
As the daughter of two immigrants, Gelila Alem chose to study public health to give back to the communities that... Read More
Bahar Madani pursued Public Health: Pre-Clinical Health Sciences because she appreciated the flexibility to explore multiple pathways while preparing for... Read More
Amanda Tran chose to pursue public health because she wanted to make an impact beyond individual patient care and help... Read More
At 18 years old and pregnant, Abigail picked up a book about the lack of preventative oral healthcare in America... Read More
Last month, faculty and doctoral scholars from the OHSU‑PSU School of Public Health shared cancer prevention and screening research at... Read More
6
May
Everything Counts: A Public Health Student’s Unconventional Path from Internship to Employment
Finding the perfect internship during your senior year in college can feel like a “high-stakes puzzle”. With graduation around the... Read More
We’re thrilled to celebrate Laura Jacobson, Assistant Professor at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health at Portland State University, for... Read More
What can the United States, and Oregon in particular, learn from a health system that has delivered universal coverage for... Read More
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Alonzo Plough, Chief Science Officer and Vice President at the Robert Wood Johnson... Read More
As part of our Public Health Around the Globe series, students in the HSMP 574/674 course—Minh Lam, Nina Dang, and... Read More
We are excited to highlight new research featuring Assistant Professor Kathleen Conte, who teaches in the MPH Health Management and... Read More
As part of our Public Health Around the Globe series, students in the HSMP 574/674 course taught by SPH Assistant... Read More
As part of our Public Health Around the Globe series, HSMP 574/674 students Soyeon Ku, Maryanne Pelpola, and Max Goss... Read More
6
Apr
Public Health Around the Globe: Exploring Global Health Systems During National Public Health Week
In honor of National Public Health Week (April 6–10), we are proud to highlight the work of graduate students in... Read More
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is proud to highlight a recent Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) interview featuring Debbie Kaufman,... Read More
31
Mar
Ready. Set. Action! Celebrating National Public Health Week at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is proud to announce a week-long series of events in celebration of National Public... Read More
As part of our Decade of Dedication series, the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) is proud to honor Dr.... Read More
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is proud to announce that Jamie Jones, Director of Applied Learning and Teaching Assistant... Read More
A recently published study by OHSU-PSU School of Public Health faculty member Kathleen F. Carlson, PhD, sheds new light on... Read More
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health 2026 SPH Student Survey is officially live, and it’s your annual opportunity to help... Read More
Ryan Petteway, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Community Health & Health Promotion at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, recently... Read More
We are thrilled to share that our colleague, Jodi Lapidus, Ph.D., was honored with the Service Award at this year’s... Read More
We are thrilled to highlight Dr. Alice Gates (Associate Professor and Director of the Rural Public Health Practice Initiative) for... Read More
The Food and Drug Administration has approved ferumoxytol, known clinically as FERABRIGHT™, as a contrast agent physicians can use to... Read More
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is proud to celebrate three of our faculty members who were among the 12... Read More
Marisa Westbrook, PhD MPH, Assistant Professor of Health Promotion and Community Health at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, recently... Read More
9
Feb
Double Triumph: PhD Candidate Cesar Cristancho Rojas Lands Two Major Lung Disease Research Grants
Cesar Cristancho Rojas, a third-year PhD candidate in the Epidemiology program, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing two prestigious... Read More
3
Feb
Big Sky Conference Celebrates Academic Excellence: 2024-2025 Spring All-Conference Honors Announced
The Big Sky Conference has officially released its Academic All-Conference list for the 2024-2025 spring season, shining a spotlight on... Read More
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health congratulates Blair Darney, Ph.D., MPH, Associate Professor of Health Systems & Policy, on being... Read More
Welcome to “A Decade of Dedication,” a new series that celebrates and honors the long-serving faculty, staff, and key partners... Read More
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is proud to congratulate Kevin Winthrop, M.D., professor of infectious diseases and public health,... Read More
27
Jan
A Decade of Impact: OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Unveils 10th Anniversary Commemorative Designs
PORTLAND, OR – In celebration of 10 years of transformative partnership, the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) is proud... Read More
Sam Arneson is a Master of Public Health student in our fully online Public Health Practice program, with an expected... Read More
We’re excited to introduce Alessandra Weiss, an outstanding MPH student in our fully online Public Health Practice (PHP) program, with... Read More
Congratulations to our Director of Applied Learning Jamie Jones, Assistant Professor of Health Promotion and Community Health Hannah Cory, and... Read More
Today, we celebrate Josh Hodsden, the Recruitment and Admissions Manager, whose enthusiasm and dedication have made him the friendly face... Read More
19
Dec
Remembering Randy Miller
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Randy Miller, Saturday, December 13, 2025 due to... Read More
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health proudly joined public health professionals, students, and alumni at the American Public Health Association... Read More
Students in HSMP 587: Financial Management of Health Care Services experienced a rare and memorable evening last Thursday as two... Read More
ATLANTA, GA — December 1, 2025 — Today, researchers, in partnership with HepVu, the Hepatitis B Foundation, and the National... Read More
Freshman, sophomore college students receive academic training while staying connected to their cultural identity. For college students in the new... Read More
24
Nov
Global Health Policy in Real Time: Student Symposium Unpacks Healthcare Systems Around the World
PORTLAND, OR — Curious how universal healthcare works in England, or how Japan finances its aging population? The “Public Health... Read More
Welcome to “A Decade of Dedication,” a new series that celebrates and honors the long-serving faculty, staff, and key partners... Read More
Portland State University’s Deans Decoded series is pulling back the curtain, and they sat down with a true public health... Read More
Meet Tomas Zurita, M.P.H., a Ph.D. candidate at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH). After earning his M.P.H. degree... Read More
Curious about how to turn your passion for public health into compelling, posters that are accessible to anyone? Stop wondering!... Read More
7
Nov
Finding Freedom in the Unexpected: Professor Kristi Tredway’s Journey as a First-Generation Scholar
About Kristi Tredway Professor Kristi Tredway currently serves as a professor of intersectionality, social justice, and breast cancer disparities at... Read More
During National First-Generation College Celebration Week, the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is proud to highlight members of our community... Read More
PSU’s General Scholarship Application is now open through March 1, 2026! Apply through Scholarship Universe – PSU’s online portal that... Read More
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is proud to join the national celebration of First-Generation College Student Week, a time... Read More
Get ready to show your School of Public Health pride! The SPH Pop-Up Shop is now open, just in time... Read More
10
Oct
How Dr. Liana Winett Led The Foundation Of Student Success in the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
Welcome to “A Decade of Dedication,” a new series that celebrates and honors the long-serving faculty, staff, and key partners... Read More
9
Oct
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is a Platinum Sponsor at the OPHA 81st Annual Conference!
We are thrilled to announce that the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is a proud Platinum Sponsor of the OPHA... Read More
Meet Shanthia Espinosa, a student at OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) in the master’s in public health program. Espinosa... Read More
30
Sep
Congratulations to Aleysa Garcia Rivas, 2025–26 APHA Kaiser Permanente Community Health Fellow
We are proud to congratulate Aleysa Garcia Rivas, MPH (Health Management & Policy, ’25), on being selected as a 2025–26... Read More
This summer, two cornerstone Portland State University programs dedicated to advancing student success officially became part of the OHSU-PSU School... Read More
This year marks a special milestone for the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health—10 years of innovation, collaboration, and impact. As... Read More
Seven OHSU-PSU School of Public Health students from Portland State University’s Fostering Oregon’s Workforce in Advanced and Restorative Healthcare (FORWARD... Read More
We are thrilled to announce that Emily Boniface, current doctoral candidate in Health Systems & Policy at the OHSU-PSU School... Read More
We are pleased to share the results of the 2025 Annual Student Survey, administered in March 2025. This survey gathered... Read More
Meet Ma’Adjoa Manu, a Ph.D. candidate from the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. Manu is entering the final year... Read More
Earlier today, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Professor Marguerita Lightfoot joined OPB’s Think Out Loud podcast to discuss the impacts... Read More
25
Jun
Multnomah County and OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Forge Groundbreaking Academic Partnership
Multnomah County, Ore. (June 25, 2025) — In a first-of-its-kind collaboration set to redefine public health education and practice in... Read More
17
Jun
Dr. Marisa Westbrook Awarded National Fellowship for Research on Hispanic Families and Housing
We are proud to announce that Dr. Marisa Westbrook, Assistant Professor of Health Promotion & Community Health at Portland State... Read More
We’re proud to share that Dr. Alice Gates, Associate Professor of Public Health at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health,... Read More
We’re thrilled to announce that Natalie Cetina-Huchin, a graduating senior on the Pre-Dentistry Track with a double major in Public... Read More
After 16 years of exceptional service, Dr. Jill Rissi—professor, mentor, and public health systems expert—is retiring from the OHSU-PSU School... Read More
After an incredible 39 years of service, Belinda Zeidler—a pillar of the Applied Health & Fitness and Undergraduate advising and... Read More
12
Jun
Celebrating the Impact of Debbie Kaufman: A Champion for Community Health, Advocacy, and Justice
After 18 years of dedicated service, Debbie Kaufman, a beloved faculty member in the School of Public Health, is retiring.... Read More
Rachael Banks has been the Director of the Multnomah County Health Department since October, 2023. Before becoming Director, Rachael had... Read More
At the heart of every academic journey lies a dedication to growth, a commitment to knowledge and practice, and an... Read More
Virginia A. Caine, MD is the Director and Chief Medical Officer of the Marion County Public Health Department. She is... Read More
This spring, the Antiracism & Social Justice team was proud to award conference funding to 8 undergraduate and graduate students... Read More
Since its genesis in Fall 2022, the SPH Pop-Up Shop has become a source for transformative social justice efforts within... Read More
The Student Leadership Council is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Faculty Awards. We would like to thank... Read More
15
May
OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Recognized with Top Honors for Excellence and Equity in Assessment
As a joint school, it can be challenging to rise to the standards of two institutions with distinct structures and... Read More
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is thrilled to share that Assistant Professor Marisa Westbrook received a competitive fellowship from... Read More
OHSU-PSU School of Public Health students in the HSMP 575/675 Advanced Health Policy course had the unique opportunity to learn... Read More
Are you looking to make a change in the school of public health? Are you passionate about helping students’ voices... Read More
Hunter Ladd is a second-year graduate student in the Biostatistics MPH Program with the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. Throughout... Read More
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Nicky Wakim, assistant professor in the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, has been... Read More
On April 10th, over 25 students and faculty in Public Health, Urban Studies & Planning, Geography, and other programs on... Read More
The Student Leadership Council is thrilled to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the distinguished winners of our recent Student Leadership... Read More
We are proud to share that Dr. Laura Jacobson, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, has... Read More
We’re excited to announce the launch of the SPH Wellness Wall, now open in the Student Success Center on the... Read More
Congratulations to Dr. Paula Carder — PSU Researcher of the Year! We’re thrilled to celebrate Dr. Paula Carder, Professor at... Read More
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health launched an Advocacy Art Wall, for SPH faculty, staff, and students to contribute to.... Read More
15
Apr
/
2025 PSU Day of Giving
PSU Day of Giving starts tomorrow, April 16-17, 2025 and we need your help! For 36 hours, our community is... Read More
We are thrilled to announce that the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health ranked #22 in the nation by U.S. News... Read More
Dr. Deborah Karasek, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, recently published research highlighting the implications... Read More
In an era where the medical community races to keep pace with the evolving challenges of Infection Associated Chronic Conditions... Read More
National Public Health Week is the biggest week of the year for the Public Health field, as it gives us... Read More
Take a moment to reset with the SPH Student Success Center (SSC) and the Student Leadership Council (SLC) before heading... Read More
The OHSU Faculty Senate recognized outstanding faculty members at the 2024 Distinguished Faculty Awards Ceremony on Jan. 17, celebrating their... Read More
Funding Opportunities Looking for funding opportunities? Here are a few options: You can use the SPIN feature of InfoEd at... Read More
In her enlightening talk based on her seminal work “The Painful Truth About Hunger in America,” Dr. Mariana Chilton dives... Read More
Dr. Joseph Needoba is named the new interim Associate Dean of Research at the School of Public Health. Dr. Needoba... Read More
Funding Opportunities Looking for funding opportunities? Here are a few options: Translational Science Pilot Funding Opportunity The Oregon Clinical &... Read More
For current MPH students who are ready to graduate by Spring 2025, the APHA Kaiser Permanente Community Health Fellowship is... Read More
A Message From Associate Dean Hello Colleagues, This is my last Research Newsletter as the Associate Dean for Research.... Read More
Kelly M. Reavis, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, appeared on KGW news to discuss her work in the groundbreaking research on... Read More
Eric Hall, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, was featured on the jumbotron at this year’s American Public Health Association (APHA) conference... Read More
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone within our academic community. Professor Paul Tratnyek, a distinguished faculty known for... Read More
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health is eager to announce the opening of scholarship applications for the academic year 2025-2026.... Read More
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) honored Dr. Abbas A. Hyderi, Master of Public Health/Health Management and Policy alum,... Read More
Recent Awards and News RGS Roadmap to 2030 Draft Available Research and Graduate Studies (RGS) has developed the penultimate... Read More
Meet Professor Elizaveta (Liz) Walker: Born to Russian immigrants who fled the former USSR, Professor Walker’s journey is marked by... Read More
Meet Professor Hannah Cory: When Professor Cory was a high schooler, she watched an ad from the United Negro College... Read More
Meet Professor Sarah Andrea. Her story is not just one of academic achievement, but also a reflection of the impact... Read More
The lived experiences of First-generation students embody resilience, diversity, and the expansive potential within our communities. In celebration of National... Read More
The Oregon Center of Excellence in Behavioral Health and Aging (OCEBHA) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Portland State University’s Urban... Read More
At this year’s American Public Health Association (APHA) conference in Minneapolis, attendees had the unique opportunity to engage directly with... Read More
Last week, several members of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health community had an impactful presence at the highly anticipated... Read More
In an recent educational initiative poised to address crucial work-life balance issues, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health’s Associate Professor, Dr.... Read More
Recent Awards and News Liz Waddell interviewed for the July/Aug/Sept issue of The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report. You can... Read More
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Adri Jones to the role of Director of Antiracism and Social Justice.... Read More
4
Oct
Announcing the promotion of Dr. Dawn Richardson to Senior Associate Dean of Academic Operations
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) is proud to announce the promotion of Dr. Dawn Richardson, MPH, DrPH, from... Read More
Dr. Sherril Gelmon, Dr. Walter Dawson, and Doctoral candidate Jenn Hollandsworth-Reed of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health presented their... Read More
Each year, more than 800,000 Americans undergo refractive surgery like LASIK and PRK to correct their vision. While these procedures... Read More
25
Sep
Voting is Public Health 2024
We’re back with the 2024 edition of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) Campaign! This is a non-partisan... Read More
In celebration of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we’re featuring recent graduate Nadeje Camy. She recently received her Human Lactation certificate... Read More
14
Aug
Exploring the Complex Policies and Challenges of Private Equity Investment in Assisted Living
We are excited to announce the publication of new co-authored research papers by our faculty, Paula Carder, PhD. One paper,... Read More
We are thrilled to celebrate Lisset M. Dumet, a PhD candidate and researcher from the Oregon Health & Science University... Read More
22
Jul
The Impact of Basic Income
Dr. Marisa Westbrook, faculty member of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, leads the qualitative evaluation of the Denver Basic... Read More
The School of Public Health takes immense pride in the achievements of our faculty. We are thrilled to announce Marisa... Read More
Advisory echoes mission of OHSU Gun Violence Prevention Research Center, working to reduce firearm fatalities and injuries in Oregon United... Read More
Recent Awards and News Congratulations to all of our Kickstarter and Catalyst Awardees! Catalyst Awards This award funds the... Read More
Join us in revisiting the remarkable journey of the School of Public Health’s 2023 – 2024 academic year as we... Read More
The Student Leadership Council is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Faculty Awards. We would like to thank... Read More
We’re bursting with pride as we celebrate the graduation of 113 future public health professionals this past weekend at the... Read More
Recent Awards and News Liz Waddell and Sara Rainer’s research is seen in the latest Lund Report article linking... Read More
Daysi Bedolla Sotelo is a Master of Public Health, Health Management and Policy graduate student at the OHSU-PSU School of... Read More
Vida Amor Hernandez Beruelo (she/her) is a Master of Public Health, Biostatistics student at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health.... Read More
Growing up as a member of a farm-working family in Hood River, Oregon, and Idaho Falls, Idaho, has driven Araceli... Read More
Noor Sheikh is a Master of Public Health, Epidemiology student at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. Noor seeks to... Read More
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Joycelyn Elders, the 15th Surgeon General of the United States, will be our... Read More
Mandi Suzuki is a graduate student of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health’s MPH Public Health Practice program. Applying her... Read More
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) is taking a proactive stance in combating systemic barriers to health with the... Read More
Dr. Ryan J. Petteway, an associate professor in the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health spoke with KOIN AM Extra... Read More
Dr. Neal Wallace, professor of Health Systems Management and Policy, has been named 2024 OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Researcher... Read More
On April 5, 2024, Dr. Marisa Westbrook, Cristina Flores, MSW student, Jade Garza, MPH student, and Judith Solomon, Public Health... Read More
U.S. News and World Report ranks OHSU-PSU School of Public Health #29 in the nation. This is the top 14%... Read More
An Insightful Film Event Sparks Conversations During National Public Health Week In an era when public health concerns have taken... Read More
Laura Jacobson is a PhD candidate in Health System and Policy. Laura’s dissertation examines abortion quality of care, focusing on... Read More
Dr. Julia Goodman is an Associate Professor in the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. Dr. Goodman’s research examines inequities attributed... Read More
Researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University-Portland State University School of Public Health are leveraging data science to support... Read More