Media Mentions

Sept. 30, 2026 | Rebecca Schoon, associate professor of public health, gives her insight on the challenges ahead as Oregon works to develop the nation's first universal health system. "There's always winners and losers in designing something like this."

Sept. 17, 2026 | Speaking on the Medical Economics "Off The Chart: A Business of Medicine Podcast," Associate Professor of Public Health Rebecca Schoon discusses an Oregon case study that says that acquisitions of Oregon medical practices are limiting treatment options in rural areas.

Apr. 20, 2026 | In an in-depth interview with Medical Economics, Associate Professor of Public Health Rebecca Schoon talked about the state of health care in Oregon and a recent study that looked into the human costs of profit-driven health care. Schoon is also on the board of directors for Health Care for All Oregon, which advocates for universal health care.

Feb. 19, 2026 | Associate Professor of Biology Bonnie Bolkan's Fulbright work studying DNA for zoonotic diseases in water in Uganda was highlighted on KXL-FM in Portland.

Oct. 17, 2025 | As part of his appearance for the Les AuCoin Human Rights Lecture, Jeff Goodell appeared on KGW's "Straight Talk" show about the dangers of climate change and why talking about climate issues with Pacific students is so important.