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Feb. 18, 2026

Combs Language Preschool celebrates 25 years of learning, laughter

From a modest start to a thriving program, the preschool has helped children find their voice while training hundreds of future speech-language pathologists.

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Feb. 12, 2026

Restaurant owner still cooking thanks to Tiger OT

Cindy Downing started rehab sessions through the Tiger OT clinic in fall 2014. Her experiences would be marked by innovative care and great strides in her abilities to perform important tasks.

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Dec. 1, 2025

Born Strong, Stay Healthy helps mothers stay active

The virtual exercise programming is geared toward new and expecting mothers who want to exercise in a safe, supportive manner.

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Nov. 20, 2025

Extension program helps veteran grow honey business

A Marine Corps veteran, Jessica Johnson participates in Missouri Heroes to Hives, a program for U.S. military veterans that aims to improve financial and personal wellness through free professional training and community development centered around beekeeping.

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Nov. 13, 2025

Project Little Bites offers breakthroughs for problem feeders

A new pilot program through the Combs Language Preschool is helping children and their families replace mealtime anxiety with curiosity and fun.

A group of students gather in Lewis and Clark halls for a photo

Nov. 10, 2025

Caleb Science Club event inspires next generation of health professionals

The event featured interactive sessions spotlighting respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, nuclear medicine, public health and medical laboratory science.

Sep. 15, 2025

How Missouri residents can file for compensation under Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

Missouri residents who are diagnosed with qualifying cancers may be eligible for compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.

Sep. 2, 2025

Inaugural camp provides an inside look at health sciences opportunities

The Mizzou Health Sciences Camp offered high school students a weeklong opportunity to explore various career paths in health care.

Aug. 26, 2025

Tails from the Columns: Meet Mizzou’s top dogs

National Dog Day wouldn’t be complete without a roundup of some of the four-legged friends that make the University of Missouri unique.

Aaron Thompson portrait

Aug. 16, 2025

Mental health matters

Throughout his tenure at Mizzou, Aaron Thompson has created programs that start on campus, ripple through the surrounding Mid-Missouri community and then influence social workers nationwide.