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March 3, 2026

Alumna Gail Peace’s successful startup led to a journey of impact

After building a multimillion-dollar health tech company, Peace turns her focus to empowering the next generation through innovation, leadership and a full-ride scholarship at the University of Missouri.

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Feb. 24, 2026

A breath of purpose: Respiratory Therapy student finds passion for patient care

When her daughter was hospitalized with asthma, Lena Lalka saw the life-changing difference respiratory therapists can make. As a senior in Mizzou’s Respiratory Therapy program, Lalka is preparing for a career in pediatric care.

NAFSI Student Data Challenge

Feb. 24, 2026

Join the NAFSI Student Data Challenge April 10-13

The National Food Security Innovation Hub (NAFSI) will host its inaugural Student Data Challenge with a cash prize of $2,000.

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Feb. 18, 2026

Combs Language Preschool celebrates 25 years of learning, laughter

From a modest start to a thriving program, the preschool has helped children find their voice while training hundreds of future speech-language pathologists.

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Feb. 12, 2026

Restaurant owner still cooking thanks to Tiger OT

Cindy Downing started rehab sessions through the Tiger OT clinic in fall 2014. Her experiences would be marked by innovative care and great strides in her abilities to perform important tasks.

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Feb. 3, 2026

Public health alum combats threat of harmful algal blooms

Since graduating with a Master of Public Health in 2020, Kaylea Nemechek has gone on to work as an epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jan. 30, 2026

Mizzou Department of Physical Therapy at the 2026 APTA Combined Sections Meeting

The Mizzou Department of Physical Therapy is headed to Anaheim, California, for the 2026 Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Jan. 28, 2026

Now hiring: Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor, Criminal and Justice Studies

The Mizzou School of Social Work seeks applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in the newly established Criminal and Justice Studies program.

Maddie Stephan

Jan. 27, 2026

New faculty spotlight: Maddie Stephan

Maddie Stephan is a new clinical coordinator and assistant teaching professor with the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences.

Jan. 22, 2026

Spring 2026 BSW information sessions

Interested in applying to the Mizzou Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program? Attend a virtual information sessions to ask questions, discuss program options, and learn about about the admissions process.