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  • Woman with her dog

    Canine Compassion Fosters Hope, Healing and Accessibility

    Most people haven’t experienced deeply caring for an animal for weeks or months at a time, bringing them into their home to heal and get strong, knowing they will eventually be moving on to someone else's home. For the Montfort family, this kind of generosity has become a way of life. Led by SPH alu...
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  • Michael Brown standing next to his father who is seated

    Father’s Legacy Inspires Lifetime Commitment to Equity

    Throughout history, there are individuals whose actions resonate beyond their own lifetimes and shape the course of society by inspiring future generations. Harold (“Hal”) Brown stands as one of those unsung heroes whose dedication to civil rights and social justice continues to influence others, an...
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  • Elaine Rudder celebrates earning her doctorate

    Doctorate Breaks Barriers for Black Women in Higher Education

    A lot can happen in 1,260 days, but one of the most impressive is the earning of a doctorate. In November of 2023, Assistant Program Director of Human Resources Elaine Rudder completed her Doctor of Education (EdD) degree, marking the end of a three-and-a-half year quest. While any student may expe...
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  • Retired Chair Sandra Crouse Quinn in front of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

    Singing and Science Promote Aging Creatively

    Sandra Crouse Quinn, former professor and chair of the Department of Family Science, is a long-time singer and advocate for the arts. She also happens to be a renowned researcher. Combining her love of both worlds is key to keeping her active during her recent retirement. Sandra applies her public h...
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  • Caprese salad

    Unexpected Joys During the Pandemic

    That universal feeling of “cabin fever” during the COVID-19 pandemic is something many Americans felt during those initial months of quarantine. Days started to blend together as each one felt the same as the last. As the pandemic continued, many of us researched hobbies with the hopes of uncovering...
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  • Students from the Data Detectives Camp wearing green t-shirts gather around a table while looking at a computer screen.

    "Data Detectives" Mix Learning and Fun at Statistics Summer Camp

    Co-sponsored by the School of Public Health, the week-long camp teachers middle school students how to collect and analyze statistical data and then display what they discovered in creative ways.
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