After a summer filled with sunscreen and strategizing, deep work, and some much-needed recharging, our faculty and students have returned to campus. The air is ripe with expectation and hope.

As we begin this academic year, COVID-19, inflation, climate change, challenges to human rights, and political polarization are in the news and in our lives. These challenges have laid bare some of the wicked problems in our society, yet these are some of the very challenges that we in the College of Health and Human Sciences seek to address.

Our faculty and students tackle complex issues such as poverty, racism, obesity, sustainability, resiliency, and numerous physical and mental health challenges. You can learn about some of our novel approaches through our research podcast, Health and Human Science Matters.

Our alumni make a difference in their industries, communities, and the world. We are honored that five of our college alumni will be celebrated by the CSU Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Awards. And, we welcome your nominations for CHHS Alumni Awards, due Nov. 14. Learn more below.

To our alumni and donors, please know we are so grateful for your engagement and support that fuel student success and discovery. With you, we are committed to helping our students find their voices, their passions, and their unique sets of skills that will empower them to make a difference. Our world needs them, and you, now more than ever.

As we look ahead to new leadership, I am committed to ensuring consistent delivery on our college strategic priorities. I am honored to represent our college and University as a member of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee along with CHHS Executive Leadership Council member Carla Dore (’83).

As always, I hope you will reach out anytime and stay in touch, as your engagement and input shapes our shared future! Go Rams!