Feb. 24, 2025
18 Health Sciences students named to Fall SEC Honor Roll
The 2024 Fall Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll recognized 108 student-athletes from the University of Missouri, including 18 from the College of Health Sciences. Representing Mizzou cross country, football, soccer and volleyball, these student-athletes earned grade-point averages of 3.0 or above cumulatively or in the preceding academic year. Additionally, the student-athletes must have completed 24 or more hours toward a bachelor’s degree from Mizzou. Congratulations to the 18 honorees from our college: Cross Country Jack Forer, Health Science Brenden Heitzig, Health Science Kaia Downs, Health Science Allison Newman, Health Science Football Daniel Blood, Health Science Talan Chandler, Health…
Jan. 13, 2025
Fall 2024 College of Health Sciences dean’s list
A total of 1,926 Health Sciences students made the fall 2024 dean’s list. To qualify for the dean’s list in the College of Health Sciences, a student must earn a 3.30 GPA in a minimum of 12 graded (A-F) credit hours.
Nov. 26, 2024
Kate Trout wins New Investigator Research Award
The Marjorie Bowman and Robert Choplin New Investigator Award honors outstanding contributions by a new primary care investigator. This international recognition highlights Kate Trout’s independent scholarship and the cumulative impact of her work.
Nov. 22, 2024
Iris Zachary recognized with APHA leadership award
The award stems from Iris Zachary's role as program planning chair for the Health Informatics and Information Technology section of the APHA.
Nov. 20, 2024
Christine Woods wins Progress in Health Care Award
Nov. 11, 2024
Aaron Thompson honored with 2024 Faculty and Alumni Award
Thompson is the director of the School of Social Work in the College of Health Sciences and associate director of the Missouri Prevention Science Institute.
Oct. 25, 2024
Mizzou Respiratory Therapy recognized as a top education program
The University of Missouri’s Respiratory Therapy program has been recognized as one of the top education programs in the country. The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) selected Mizzou’s entry level Respiratory Therapy program and online degree advancement program for Registered Respiratory Therapists and to receive its 2025-26 Apex Recognition Award for education programs. According to the AARC, the award is meant to recognize “the significant contribution of respiratory therapists and highlight best practices in respiratory care that are aligned with evidence-based medicine.” MU’s Respiratory Therapy program has previously received the Apex Recognition Award from the AARC, including as recently…
Oct. 15, 2024
Julie Kapp appointed chair of Department of Public Health
Kapp has served as interim chair of the public health department since August, when outgoing chair Brian Houston accepted the position of associate provost for academic programs at MU.
Oct. 7, 2024
Erin Robinson honored for advancing accessibility at Mizzou
Congratulations to Erin Robinson, School of Social Work assistant professor and Master of Social Work program director, who received a 2024 Lee Henson Access Mizzou Award on Sept. 26. This awards were established in 2014 by the MU Chancellor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities to honor Lee Henson by recognizing forward-thinking students, faculty and staff who work to make the university a more inclusive place for people with disabilities. “Erin found unique and individualized processes by which to ensure I could continue my education and graduate on time even after two unexpected surgeries and multiple unplanned, extended hospitalizations,” her nomination read. “I…
Oct. 1, 2024
Alese Thompson recognized for contributions to clinical laboratory science
Alese Thompson, clinical site coordinator and assistant clinical professor of Clinical Laboratory Science, has been honored for her contributions to clinical laboratory science education and the field itself. Thompson was recently selected by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) as one of eight recipients nationwide of the 2024 ASCLS Voices Under 40 Spotlight. The recognition honors ASCLS members at a young age in their professional careers who have shown exceptional commitment to the society, the laboratory profession, and their communities at large. She was also a recipient of the 2024 Omicron Sigma ASCLS Award and the 2024 President’s Award for…