2025 Articles
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BYU professor Steve Thygerson Receives 2025 Safety Professional of the Year Award
Brigham Young University Professor Steven Thygerson received the 2025 National Safety Professional of the Year Award from the American Society of Safety Professionals for his outstanding work in the Occupational Safety and Health field.
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Graduate Spotlight: Grace Christensen’s Public Health Journey
Grace Christensen, a recent graduate from BYU’s Public Health Department, is heading toward big things as she continues working to make meaningful changes to countless lives.
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BYU Professor Ray Merrill Receives Prestigious Beatty Award
Brigham Young University public health professor Ray Merrill received the Beatty Award from the Utah Public Health Association on Thursday, April 3.
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BYU Student’s Leap of Faith Leads to Competitive MPH Program
Two semesters ago, Ellie Jacob switched her major to public health. Two weeks ago, she was accepted into the highly competitive BYU 4 +1 Master of Public Health program.
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Anna Ott Amplifies Public Health Voices Through “The Health Collective” Podcast
Despite graduating from Brigham Young University, Anna Ott continues to fuel her passion for learning through her podcast, The Health Collective.
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Empowering Families: Jennifer Benson’s Dedication to Public Health
Public Health is an integral part of Jennifer Benson's identity. Through it, she has created long-term solutions that empower individuals to make better decisions for themselves and their families.
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Randy Page Retires After 40 Years, Leaving a Legacy in Public Health
Finishing a 40-year academic career, Randy Page reflects on his experience in public health and at Brigham Young University, where he created change and introduced new developments that left a lasting impact on the program.
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Bringing Public Health Home: Rachel Townsend’s Journey
Rachel Townsend, a BYU Master of Public Health alumna, is bringing public health back to local communities by creating change in her own backyard.
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Bridging Public Health and Hospital Administration: Sarah Harward’s Path to Leadership
Since graduating from Brigham Young University’s public health department in 2023, Sarah Harward has found a career at the intersection of public health and hospital administration.
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From Research to Action: Addressing Brick Kiln Workers’ Needs in Nepal
For the past three years, Jim Johnston has been conducting research in Nepal to develop policies aimed at protecting brick kiln workers.
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BYU and Beyond: Parker Willis's Public Health Journey
As Parker Willis nears the end of his time in BYU’s Public Health Department, he reflects on the journey that led him to where he is today.
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From Labs to Lives: BYU Student Amanda Carlson’s Public Health Journey
Currently studying health science at BYU, Amanda Carlson is dedicated to applying public health principles to her future endeavors.
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The Connection Between Belonging and Public Health
Current Public Health Associate Professor, Alisha Redelfs, has connected belonging to a public health perspective, implementing mentorship across Brigham Young University.
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