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Nancy Toedebusch Fay

April 3, 2023

Family continues Nancy Toedebusch Fay’s legacy of giving back

From her MU graduation through her retirement years, Nancy Todebusch Fay was passionate about supporting the School of Health Professions.

Kasey Hammock

March 20, 2023

Social Work student’s artistic side fuels entrepreneurial journey

They say art imitates life. But for Kasey Hammock, art shaped her life. “My roots are in more creative and inspiration-focused spaces,” Hammock said. “But what I found over time is that it’s a privilege to have the space to be creative, to follow your passions and to have people in your life who support you following those endeavors. Social work gives people the opportunities to live their best lives and removes societal barriers that keep people from pursuing their passions.” Hammock is a second-year PhD student in the School of Social Work with a dissertation focused on data-driven decision-making…

Teresa Titus-Howard

March 1, 2023

Get to know: Teresa Titus-Howard, MSW ’93, MHA ’98

By Mia Hollander Photo courtesy of Teresa Titus-Howard Teresa Titus-Howard, PhD, MHA, MSW, CCM, began her career as a hospital social worker. She was recently recognized as one of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs by the Daily Record. Dr. Titus-Howard is President and CEO of The Coordinating Center, a Maryland statewide nonprofit, whose mission is to partner with people of all ages and abilities and those who support them in the community to achieve their aspirations for independence, health, and a meaningful community life.  Dr. Titus-Howard laid the framework for her successful career path while working towards her MSW at Mizzou.

Feb. 15, 2023

New Mizzou Nuclear Medicine clinical rotation offers path to profession’s sustainability

Program growth is necessary to address a shortage of nuclear medicine technologists.

Feb. 3, 2023

Real-world teaching nets outstanding mentor honors for alumnus

Eric Lybeck-Brown, DPT ’11, coordinates clinical opportunities for physical therapy students.

Portrait of Robert Shaw

Dec. 21, 2022

Respiratory Therapy alumnus receives lifetime achievement award

Robert Shaw, BHS ’82, was recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care with the 2022 Sister Mary Yvonne Jenn, CRNA, RRT Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented at 2022 AARC Congress as a tribute to the first person entered into the NBRC registry, and is the NBRC’s highest honor. Dr. Shaw is an alumnus and former faculty member of the Respiratory Therapy Program in the School of Health Professions. Dr. Shaw was recognized in 2019 by SHP with the Alumni Citation of Merit.

Dec. 1, 2022

Respiratory Therapy alum returns to Mizzou and encourages students 

Ivan Lee (BHS '12) has been selected by the American Respiratory Care Foundation to receive their 2022 International Fellowship to travel from Singapore to multiple locations throughout the U.S. to promote the development of respiratory care.

Enid Schatz and Ifeolu David

Nov. 15, 2022

Public health professor and PhD student win international engagement award

Nov. 1, 2022

Social work student follows mom’s footsteps

BSW student Carmen Dieken (left) as a child with her mother, Robin Hochgrebe. By Kate Lickert Robin Hochgrebe graduated from Mizzou’s School of Social Work with her BSW in 2008 and her MSW in 2013. Social work has changed over the years, but one thing has remained constant: social workers’ desire to help, care for and support those in need. Carmen Dieken, a current social work student, shares a special bond with the program and her mother. Dieken was 12 years old when her mom, Robin Hochgrebe, graduated with her MSW from the University of Missouri. Watching her mom help…

Health Science alumna Elizabeth LaDriere stands in front of the Boston Scientific sign where she interned and now works full time

Oct. 26, 2022

From internship to full-time job: Health Science alumna finds meaning with nonclinical career

Elizabeth LaDriere, BHS '21, landed a full-time job with the same company she interned with the summer before her senior year.