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Jennifer First

Jan. 16, 2024

Jennifer First returns to School of Social Work as MizzouForward hire

Jennifer First, Ph.D., is set to return to the School of Social Work this summer as an assistant professor.

Ty Espinosa, a 2023 graduate of the Mizzou Respiratory Therapy program, now works as a respiratory therapist with MU Health Care. Photo by Abbie Nell Lankitus.

Nov. 14, 2023

Breathing life into dreams: Respiratory therapist comforts patients of all ages

Ty Espinosa, a 2023 graduate of the Mizzou Respiratory Therapy program, uncovered a passion for pediatric care during his clinical rotations at MU Health Care.

Nov. 10, 2023

Occupational therapy alum has a heart for community service

Mizzou OT alum Gabby Scheuler has a history of identifying and addressing needs in her community. Since moving to the Kansas City area, she has launched a business that specializes in pediatric occupational therapy.

Oct. 24, 2023

MHA Fall Institute explores challenges, opportunities in health care

A record number of graduates, students, alumni board members, faculty, staff and friends of the program attended this year’s Fall Institute.

A woman smiles while speaking with two young children at a preschool.

Oct. 17, 2023

Pediatric occupational therapy provides outlet for creativity, compassion

Daja Neal appreciates the opportunity to work with young learners and incorporate play into their treatments.

David Gardner

Oct. 3, 2023

Full circle: CHS alum working to increase access in health care

When Mizzou alum David Gardner reflects on his professional journey, he sums it up succinctly as a “full-circle moment.”

A man poses on a boat while fishing

Sep. 19, 2023

Service above self: Former dean continues to find ways to give back 

When Richard Oliver retired in 2013 as the first dean of the School of Health Professions — now the College of Health Sciences — he didn’t have to think long about what he would do with his extra time: He would find ways to help others. 

Sep. 12, 2023

CDS faculty, graduate recognized for work on sonographer burnout

Doug Clem and Ivonne Murillo worked together on a project entitled 'Sonographer Burnout: Use of the Maslach Burnout Inventory to Initiate Change in the Workplace.'

June 28, 2023

8 students certified as health education specialists 

Certification through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing helps graduates show employers that they understand the eight areas of responsibility and know how to work to improve health and provide health promotion programs.

Emilee Carleton

June 13, 2023

Ready to change the world

Recent alumna and Operation Smile Mizzou founder Emilee Carleton found her place and her mission through student involvement.