Congratulations to @pennstatebbh student Sydney “Belle” Peterson, who will represent Penn State HHD as the student marshal at the spring 2024 commencement ceremony. ow.ly/shQk50Rp6rL #HHDproud #HHDalumni

Hannah Donnell will serve as the BBH Student Marshal for spring commencement. She was a dancer relations leader for @pennstatethon, a member of the @psublueband Majorettes, and a volunteer MountNittany Medical Center. Congrats, Hannah! #WeAre #HHDproud  

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Ok not gonna lie, getting a shout-out in the New York Post feels pretty freaking awesome 🥳
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Can restricting calories slow down aging? New research from Penn State BBH explores how caloric restriction affects your #telomeres #CaloricRestriction #Aging  

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Join @Penn_State's Department of Biobehavioral Health for #PSUBBH 's Founder's Day 2024! April 22nd, 1:30pm-6pm, 110 Henderson Bldg. Join us as we reflect on a legacy of innovation while celebrating the future of the department. #PastAchievements #FutureProspects

Congrats to Jennifer Graham-Engeland on receiving the 2024 Graduate School Alumni Society Graduate Program Chair Leadership Award🎉.

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Study by #PSUBBH Prof, Chris Engeland, finds psychosocial stressors like racial discrimination & financial worries raise inflammation levels in Black pregnant women. Understanding these stressors is crucial for addressing disparities in maternal health. ow.ly/acag50R9Cq7

🧬 Unlock secrets of your DNA at @Penn_State's #PSUBBH #DNACamp ! Teens aged 13-17, join us June 17-21 in the Biomarker Core Lab to explore lab techniques, extract DNA from your saliva, and discover insights into your health. Learn more and register here: ow.ly/2gsS50R9nhi

Join #PSUBBH on 4/22 for #FoundersDay , featuring award presentations, student-presented lightning talks and poster sessions, alumni-presented keynote speech and career panel. 1:30-5pm - 110 Henderson Bldg. 5-6pm - 1st Fl. BBH Bldg. #Research #PSUHHD #PennStateProud

#GlobalHealth Minor students Jasmine Mackley (IID) & Belle Peterson (BBH), far left, recently competed in the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Comp in Atlanta, GA. Emory Global Health Institute's case comp is the world’s largest, aimed at seeking solutions to critical issues in global health.

Congratulations to the Global Health Minor, which has received the Outstanding Program Award from Penn State Global👏! The award recognizes an innovative program at Penn State that is agile, adaptable, and forward thinking.

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What can be done to provide proper nutrition for young children in low-income countries? Teresa Schwendler of Nutritional Sciences and Stephen Kodish explain in this Q&A.

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Students from the #PSUBBH Internship Program & #GlobalHealth Minor recently visited the Nationalities Service Center refugee services program where they learned about the current status of refugees worldwide and services needed to help refugees resettled in PA.

Congratulations, #PSUBBH Professor Jenn Graham-Engeland on being named Associate Director of the @Penn_State Center for Healthy Aging! #HealthyAging #PSUHHD #PennState #Research

Jacob Santos, a biobehavioral health student, is serving as Penn State THON™ 2024’s Entertainment Director. Santos said he is excited to bring the magic of #THON to families both in-person and virtually. Read his reflections on his journey: ow.ly/kTbE50QAIYl

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#PSUBBH undergrad, Jordan Yerger received the Alumni Recognition for Student Excellence Award for Biobehavioral Health! This award is presented to a senior in each dept. of the College for outstanding performance, achievement, & contributions within their major. Congrats, Jordan!

Thrilled to announce that my grad student, Lourdes Perez Biobehavioral Health, received a Total Health Worker grant with support from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and John’s Hopkins to study nervios and workplace injuries in migrant and seasonal farmworkers.

Asst. Profs, Danielle Rhubart, #PSUBBH , and Alexis Santos, #PSUHDFS , published study results discussing the disparities in mortality rate among rural US residents bassed on race. Learn more here: ow.ly/XIzm50QutrC
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Where you live can impact how long you live. Life expectancy of rural US residents varies based on race, ethnicity and region, according to new research by Biobehavioral Health and @PennStateHDFS. #hhdresearch #RuralMortalityPenalty   ow.ly/SCTr50QuXOn

Calling all @Penn_State students interested in global health! The #PSUBBH #GlobalHealth minor is accepting applications until February 24th! If you're interested, attend an info session and email Dr. Dana Naughton at [email protected]. Vist our website at ow.ly/K1XB50QuBQI.