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Dawna Raehpour

December 11, 2020 - Dawna Raehpour is the recipient of the Stanley Z. Koplik Memorial Scholarship for 2020-21. She will graduate in May with major in public health science and a minor in sociology. The $1,200 scholarship is in honor of Koplik, who served as executive director of the Kansas Board of Regents from 1982-93.

Martha Backman

Nov. 18, 2020 鈥 There were two Shocker milestones in 1964: 成人直播 University became 成人直播 State University, and a 17-year-old Martha Backman walked onto the 成人直播 State campus and began her college education. It took 56 years, but the 73-year-old is finally graduating with her degree in aging studies.聽

Emma Wiens, 2020 Grad

Nov. 16, 2020 鈥 After completing some pre-requisites at WSU Tech, Emma Wiens attended the 成人直播 State nursing program. Emma is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2020 graduation. Learn more about her time at 成人直播 State and what is next for this future nurse.

Morgan Bretches

November 16, 2020 - Morgan Bretches, from Wellington, recently聽was offered聽a position as laboratory assistant at Mayo Clinic, where she will investigate the meningeal lymphatic system and the brain. Morgan is one of more than聽1,200 students eligible for聽fall 2020 graduation. Learn more about聽her time at 成人直播 State and what is next for the grad.

成人直播 State students

Ya-Aida Sillah, a health management major from 成人直播, took a lead role in 鈥淢ask Up!,鈥 a Department of Public Health Sciences group project designed to help students understand COVID-19 and health protection. Answers revealed four areas commonly misunderstood. 鈥 Some students did not know that fleece and gaiter-style masks are not recommended for preventing the spread of COVID-19. 鈥 Some students assumed a person鈥檚 vulnerability to COVID-19 would be visible. In many cases, a person鈥檚 vulnerability to the virus may be hidden. 鈥 Some students were unaware that nausea and vomiting are potential symptoms. 鈥 Some students did not know that monitoring for fever and other symptoms daily is recommended.

Kaitlyn Larsen

November 6, 2020 - Kaitlyn Larsen, from Haysville, chose a career that makes her essential to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Rathman is one of more than聽1,200 students eligible for聽fall 2020 graduation. Learn more about聽her time at 成人直播 State and what is next for the grad.

Dr. Nikki Keen Woods (right) at a conference in 2019.

Nov. 5, 2020 鈥 A team of researchers at 成人直播 State University is working to promote health equity among vulnerable populations. The all-woman, cross-disciplinary team is focusing its initial efforts on issues related to obesity among underrepresented groups.

CHP Medical Tech student 1974

Nov. 4, 2020 鈥 The College of Health Professions (CHP) is celebrating its 50th anniversary at 成人直播 State University. Since its founding in 1970, the CHP has been highly renowned for its innovative approaches to education and supplying the health care industry with skilled, passionate professionals.

Brandyn Rathman

Nov. 3, 2020 -- Brandyn Rathman, from Sioux City, Iowa, is excited to start his career in the medical field after graduation. He said he believes his experience at 成人直播 State University will help him help his patients lead healthy lives. Rathman is one of more than 1,200 students eligible for fall 2020 graduation. Learn more about her time at 成人直播 State and what is next for the grad.

disposable stethoscope

More than 200 graduates received disposable stethoscopes as a gift from the College of Health Professions.

GoBabyGo car and child

July 22, 2020 - The 成人直播 State University College of Engineering sponsors GoBabyGo, an interdisciplinary program that modifies toy cars for use by children with disabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the semester and several students returned over the past month to help finish and deliver the six cars.

Greg Hand

July 14, 2020 - Greg Hand, professor of epidemiology, medicine and physical activity and sports sciences at West Virginia University, has been named dean of the College of Health Professions at 成人直播 State University, effective Aug. 9, 2020.聽He served as the founding dean of West Virginia University鈥檚 School of Public Health, and previous to that role, he was the associate dean for Research, Practice and Information Technology at the University of South Carolina鈥檚 School of Public Health.

Clinic in a Can

June 19, 2020 鈥 Shocker alumnus builds customized medical units within an 8-foot wide by 20-foot long shipping container to care for patients on every continent.

成人直播 State cloth face masks

June 15, 2020 鈥 The College of Health Professions donated 2,500 cloth face masks to the WSU community for the campus reopening May 26.

Ashley Purdum in personal protective equipment

June 11, 2020 --聽Ashley Purdum, an associate clinical professor at 成人直播 State University, works as an acute care speech-language pathologist at Wesley Medical Center. Because of the ongoing pandemic, her work life has changed quite a bit.