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PH Honored Graduate: How Education Empowered Greg Hooke to Go Forth and Serve

By Keira Dooley
April 15, 2026
After recovering from a brain injury, Greg Hooke dedicated his time at BYU to pursuing public health, fostering belonging, and serving others with Christlike compassion.
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Nutrition and Management: Kate Cragun’s Journey Through Dietetics

By Malie Roos
April 09, 2026
Kate Cragun is turning her passion for nutrition into impact, showing how leadership and teamwork bring dietetics to life beyond the classroom.
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Scout Siebert's Mission To Empower Others Through Christlike Service

By Keira Dooley
April 02, 2026
Scout Siebert shares her passion for public health and the experiences that strengthened her commitment to use her education to uplift communities.
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New Research Links Community Involvement to Student Well-Being

By Malie Roos
March 17, 2026
Exploring how community engagement supports college students’ mental health, Sydney Clark discovered how giving your time could give you peace of mind.
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The Power of Perseverance: James Cardon-Leota’s Journey of Hope Through Education

Luke Morgan
By Luke Morgan
February 24, 2026
James Cardon-Leota created a new future for himself through his education, choosing to double major in public health and neuroscience to bring health benefits to people without a voice.
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Life Sciences Seminar Explores AI Integration in Maternal and Child Healthcare

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
February 02, 2026
What do sled dogs and AI have in common? Dr. Jared Parrish shows how interdisciplinary thinking—like combining data science, public health, and faith—can forge new paths to protect mothers and children.
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Lessons from a Greek Hospital: What an Anesthesiologist Taught Me About Hope

By Este Stringham
September 17, 2025
Public health student Este Stringham shares an eye-opening experience during a life sciences study abroad in Greece.
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PH Honored Graduate: Parker Risk’s Faith-Filled Path to Public Health

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
April 14, 2025
Parker Risk discovered the power of relying on God's guidance to find the right path.
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A Transfusion of Hope: Alex Anderson’s Path to Advocacy

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
April 07, 2025
Alex Anderson has transformed his battle with Diamond-Blackfan Anemia into a mission to advocate for individuals with rare conditions, focusing on both their physical and emotional well-being.
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Connecting the Dots: How the Sloan Lab Maps Health Disparities

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
February 18, 2025
Dr. Chantel Sloan combines her passion for mapping data with her epidemiology skills as a professor in the Department of Public Health.
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Beyond the Diagnosis: BYU Study Reveals Daily Challenges of PCOS

Gillian Garmon
By Gillian Garmon
February 13, 2025
Kaity Ward and her team of researchers share a raw and unfiltered look into the daily struggles of women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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Combating Environmental and Occupational Health Factors in Dr. Thygerson’s Lab 

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
December 02, 2024
Dr. Thygerson's lab evaluates public health hazards and coaches organizations to manage them in order to save lives and improve health. 
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Protecting Health at Home: Dr. Jim Johnston’s Lab

Parker Smith
By Parker Smith
November 13, 2024
Do you know what's in the air you breathe? Dr. Johnston's lab focuses on combating the invisible threats of poor indoor air quality that can cause negative health effects.
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Fostering Curiosity in Public Health: Jane Lee-Woodmansee’s Study Abroad in Brazil

Gabe Mills
By Gabe Mills
October 18, 2024
Jane Lee-Woodmansee gained a whole new perspective on public health thanks to a study abroad in Brazil.
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5 Ways to Impact Global Health: Changing Communities Through Hopeful Service

By Ben Crookston
August 30, 2024
Benjamin Crookston shares the progress that's been made in global health and how we can make a difference in our own communities.
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Summer Snapshots: Connecting Science with Faith

August 30, 2024
Students from the college share how their summer travel experiences helped them see God's hand in the sciences.
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Visiting Columbia Professor Lectures On Sleep Health

By Aubrey Johnson
May 07, 2024
Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge visited BYU to teach students about how sleeping more than seven hours can add five years to your life, and regularly sleeping less increases your risk of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
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PH Honored Graduate: Parker Carlquist’s Experiential Learning Expeditions

By Trent Olsen
April 22, 2024
Parker Carlquist eagerly participated in several of BYU's inspiring learning opportunities, traveling to places like Europe and Washington, D.C. These experiences opened his eyes to all the different possibilities in public health and politics.
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