Kristofer Hagglund

May 21, 2026

Couple leaves a legacy with gift to College of Health Sciences

Leonard and Barbara Bush have pledged $5.3 million from their estate to the Mizzou College of Health Sciences.

April 27, 2026

A legacy of growth: Dean Kristofer Hagglund reflects on 25 years with College of Health Sciences

Kristofer Hagglund is preparing to retire from the University of Missouri after 13 years as dean of the College of Health Sciences.

Nov. 7, 2025

Symposium pulls together health care leaders for discussions, awards

The annual event brought together a record number of alumni, students, alumni board members, faculty, staff and friends for networking and professional development.

Sep. 23, 2025

Anthropedia partnership offers Health and Wellness Coach Certification Program

The new online, non-degree certificate program in health and wellness coaching will be led by Kevin Cloninger, teaching professor in the Department of Health Sciences.

Sep. 10, 2025

College of Health Sciences Dean Kristofer Hagglund to retire August 2026

Over 35 years at the University of Missouri, Hagglund has helped guide the college through significant growth.

July 28, 2025

College of Health Sciences receives record-breaking philanthropic support

During fiscal year 2025, College of Health Sciences donors contributed and pledged more than $6.4 million — a remarkable increase from the previous year’s total of $1.6 million.

July 3, 2025

The future of Health Sciences

Dean Kristofer Hagglund explains why we need to take a comprehensive and integrated approach to wellness.

April 29, 2025

Gibson to helm Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences

Kyle Gibson, teaching professor and chair of the Department of Physical Therapy, has been named chair of the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences.

Feb. 4, 2025

New Mizzou degree prepares students for careers in criminal, justice fields

Undergraduate program builds on the success of Mizzou’s highly regarded criminal justice minor, leveraging faculty expertise in social work, sociology, law and public affairs.

Oct. 15, 2024

Julie Kapp appointed chair of Department of Public Health

Kapp has served as interim chair of the public health department since August, when outgoing chair Brian Houston accepted the position of associate provost for academic programs at MU.