Dec. 9, 2022
First-generation student to deliver commencement address
Delaney Sisk, a social work student from Odessa, Missouri, will address graduating students at the School of Health Professions ceremony Dec. 17.
Dec. 5, 2022
Students and faculty participate in Health Sciences Research Day
From left: Tim Wolf, School of Health Professions associate dean for research; Mili Kuruvilla-Dugdale, associate professor in the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences dept.; Grace Montag, senior; and Olivia Ervie, senior. On Nov. 18, several Health Professions students presented research projects at the 2022 Health Sciences Research Day. Each year, the University of Missouri provides a forum to highlight original research and educational innovations by undergraduate medical, nursing and health professions students, as well as predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees working with faculty in those units. The day-long symposium awards prizes to the three best presentations in each of several student…
Nov. 17, 2022
Health Sciences Extension professor receives APLU public service award
Jo Britt-Rankin, Health Sciences Extension professor, received the 2022 Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award.
Nov. 15, 2022
Public health professor and PhD student win international engagement award
Oct. 26, 2022
Remer, Mermelstein receive Social Work centennial impact awards
Aaron Thompson and Joanne Mermelstein Stanley Remer and Aaron Thompson The School of Social Work celebrated 100+ years of social work education at Mizzou with a special Homecoming tailgate Oct. 22. At the event, School of Social Work director Aaron Thompson, recognized two individuals for their significant contributions to the field of social work. Joanne Mermelstein Centennial Impact: Faculty Award Joanne Mermelstein, MS ’61, advocated for the MU School of Social Work in several ways as a professor, interim director (1988) and director of the Master of Social Work Program. Dr. Mermelstein was a champion and pioneer in rural social…
Oct. 18, 2022
2022 alumni award recipients
Louis Davis, DPT ’17 Outstanding Young Alumni Louis Davis completed his DPT in 2017 and graduated from an orthopaedic physical therapy residency program in 2018. In 2021, he opened a private physical therapy clinic in Springfield, Missouri. His nominator, Teresa Briedwell, wrote that, since his graduation, “He has been a critical partner in clinical teaching and mentorship for our students, frequently returning to campus to provide guest lectures and teach lab content.” The Outstanding Young Alumni award goes to a graduate who is 35 years old or younger in recognition of their professional accomplishments and engagement with the School of…
Aug. 12, 2022
Jo Britt-Rankin wins national Priester Award for Health Leadership
MU Extension and Health Sciences professor Jo Britt-Rankin was awarded the Jeanne M. Priester Award for Health Leadership during the National Health Outreach Conference. This award recognizes exemplary, impactful leadership in health and wellness, which Dr. Britt-Rankin exemplified during her tenure in the U.S. Department of Agriculture advancing health education within the Cooperative Extension System. Congratulations, Dr. Britt-Rankin!…
June 24, 2022
Wilson Majee earns Fulbright grant
Dr. Majee will boost community engagement efforts in South Africa.
June 14, 2022
Tim Wolf inducted to AOTF Academy
Dr. Wolf’s research focuses on identifying and managing cognitive changes to improve participation after neurological injury.
June 7, 2022
Spring 2022 Dean’s List
Congratulations to 1,497 Health Professions students who made the Spring 2022 Dean’s List!