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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.

June 27, 2025

Mathew Kimaku receives Remington R. Williams Award

The senior health science major was among seven students recognized with the UM System’s highest student leadership award.

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June 25, 2025

Miss Missouri USA Shae Smith turns personal struggles into a platform for change

Smith advocates for early scoliosis detection and resources for young patients, even authoring a children’s book on the topic.

June 12, 2025

17 CHS students make Winter SEC Honor Roll

The 2025 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll recognized 17 student-athletes from the College of Health Sciences.

June 11, 2025

Health Science major receives prestigious Hesburgh Scholarship

Grace Hackworth, a Health Science major from Fort Worth, Texas, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Hesburgh Scholarship, awarded to four University of Missouri undergraduates for their achievements in the general education program.