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Joanne Lim

Dec. 15, 2025

Perseverance, growth define Joanne Lim’s path to commencement stage

Joanne Lim of Kansas City will serve as the student speaker during the College of Health Sciences commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 19, in Jesse Auditorium.

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Dec. 12, 2025

Respiratory therapy student receives $7,500 scholarship

Madison Frisbie, a senior in the respiratory therapy program at Mizzou, was recently awarded a $7,500 scholarship for demonstrated academic success and leadership in health care.

Dianne Lewis

Dec. 8, 2025

Respiratory Therapy alum earns highest honor from national association 

Dianne Lewis, who graduated from Mizzou’s Respiratory Therapy program in 1976, has been selected as the 2025 Jimmy A. Young Medal recipient.

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.

Oct. 28, 2025

2025 College of Health Sciences alumni award recipients

Awards were given to several outstanding College of Health Sciences alumni — including a new Tiger Spirit Award.

Julie Kapp

Oct. 9, 2025

Kapp to join public health leadership institute

Julie Kapp, professor and chair of the Department of Public Health, has been accepted into the prestigious Academic Public Health Leadership Institute.

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Sep. 16, 2025

Stephen Ball named Curators’ Distinguished Professor

The award is the highest academic honor bestowed by the UM System. Ball is a professor with the Department of Physical Therapy.

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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.

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Sep. 1, 2025

Faculty receive promotions

Several College of Health Sciences faculty received promotions effective Sept. 1, 2025. Congratulations to all!

Kiera Gonzales

July 17, 2025

Health science major awarded Rising Achievers Scholarship

Kiera Gonzales, a senior from O’Fallon, Missouri, was one of three participants in TRiO Student Support Services at the University of Missouri who were recently recognized for their success.