Professor Sunil Khanna (top row, center) takes a minute to appreciate Botswana’s beauty with students participating in the Botswana Global Health Initiative, supported by Bob and Sara Rothschild. The initiative works to develop sustainable solutions to health challenges facing families and communities in Botswana and globally. Sunil is director of the Center for Global Health. Learn more at health.oregonstate.edu/gh/botswana. MISSION Through integrated education, research and outreach, we advance scientific discovery and implementation of ideas to improve population health and prepare the next generation of globally minded public health and human sciences professionals. As part of a land grant university, we connect our science to the policies and practices in communities to increase people’s quality of life and capacity to thrive. VISION Lifelong health and well-being for every person, every family and every community in Oregon, the nation and world. CONTENTS 4 Collaborative Leadership After a successful athletic training career and serving as dean at the University of Alaska, Dean Debbie Craig is ready to lead her team to success. 6Strategic Blueprint A new strategic plan is guiding the college and keeping leadership focused on what matters: A commitment to learners, impactful research, and partnerships rooted in community. 7 Curriculum Innovation Faculty are coming together to reimagine the college’s curriculum — including new courses, programs and options online and on campus. 8 Groundbreaking Leadership in Athletic Training History Many have heard the name, but few know the story. Get to know OSU’s first athletic trainer and a force behind the AT academic program, William “Ropes” Robertson. 10 Leading Edge Research COH researchers are pursuing important, timely research on environmental impacts on health, health promotion and disease prevention, integrated health, health and well-being of children and youth, and AI’s influence on health. 14 Community Engagement From mentoring to internships and other educational opportunities, students are using their heads and hearts to create meaningful, community-based experiences. Magazine Contributors Kathryn Stroppel, MA | writer, editor Michael Flordelis, BS ’24 | photographer Mary Susan Weldon, PhD | designer Synergies Winter 2025-26 ▴ 3
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTcxMjMwNg==