Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Kimberly Keller
Sept. 13, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we introduce new faculty members for the 2021-22 academic year. Kimberly Keller is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension who are joining the School of Health Professions’ Department of Health Sciences. Kimberly Keller, Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences How long have you been with Mizzou? I first came to Mizzou in 1997 as a graduate student pursuing my doctoral degree, and I have worked with MU Extension programs since 2001. What do you specialize in? I specialize in program evaluation, particularly in evaluating efforts that are designed to…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Stephen Ball
Sept. 1, 2021 This piece is part of a series introducing all new faculty members for the academic year 2021–22. Stephen Ball has been a nutrition and exercise physiology professor with MU Extension since 2001. Now, as part of a cohort of several Extension faculty who are joining the School of Health Professions, he will teach and conduct research in the Department of Physical Therapy. Stephen Ball Professor, Physical Therapy What brought you to Mizzou/MU Extension? I grew up in Kirksville, MO and have always been a Tiger fan. I was…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Leslie Speller-Henderson
Sept. 13, 2021 This story is part of a series highlighting our new faculty for the 2021-22 academic year. Leslie Speller-Henderson recently moved to Missouri from Tennessee. She is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension that are joining the School of Health Professions. Leslie Speller-Henderson Associate Extension Professor, Health Sciences Tell us a bit about yourself. What brought you to Mizzou/ why did you choose to work at Mizzou? I came to Mizzou in June 2020 to be a part of MU Extension and the fantastic Nutrition, Health and Families team. I like to say Jo…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Kristin Miller
Sept. 8, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we introduce new faculty members for the 2021-22 academic year. Kristin Miller is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension who are joining the School of Health Professions. Kristin Miller Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences and Physical Therapy What brought you to Mizzou? I was born and raised a Mizzou fan since I’m from Ashland, MO. It was a natural choice to want to work for Mizzou and the timing was right for myself and my family. I’ve loved my time as a Tiger so far.
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Susan Mills-Gray
Sept. 7, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we are introducing all new faculty members for the 2021-2022 academic year. Susan Mills-Gray has worked for MU Extension for the past 38 years, and is pare of a cohort of nutrition faculty who are joining the School of Health Professions. Susan Mills-Gray, Extension Professor, Nutrition, and Exercise Physiology Tell us a bit about yourself. What brought you to Mizzou/ why did you choose to work at Mizzou? I grew up in southeast Missouri where I was exposed…
Sep. 13, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Kelsey Weitzel
Sept. 13, 2021 This piece is part of a New Faculty series in which we are introducing our new faculty members for the academic year 2021-2022. Kelsey Weitzel has been with MU Extension for almost five years, but is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty who are joining the school of Health Professions. Kelsey Weitzel Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences Why did you choose to work at Mizzou?…
Sep. 2, 2021
Erin Robinson named UM System Presidential Engagement Fellow
Sept. 2, 2021 Erin Robinson, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, was named to the 2021–22 cohort of University of Missouri System Presidential Engagement Fellows. Fellows represent the university at speaking events across Missouri. Past Health Professions fellows include Kathleen Preble and Virginia Ramseyer Winter.
Aug. 20, 2021
23 Health Professions students, faculty and staff help new students move in
Aug. 20, 2021 Twenty-three Health Professions students, faculty and staff helped students move into residence halls Aug. 19. Health Professions Dean Kristofer Hagglund, left, and Loren Bauerband, Health Sciences assistant professor, center, help a student move in at Southwest Village.
May 15, 2021
More mental health support in Boone County schools part of new agreement with Mizzou
May 15, 2021 A new agreement among Boone County school leaders and University of Missouri faculty who direct the Family Access Center of Excellence is designed to better coordinate school-based and community-based mental health services for children. The agreement was signed Friday by officials at the Boone County Government Center. “We’re hiring 10 family intervention specialists who will be embedded in the schools,” said Aaron Thompson, director of the MU School of Social Work and associate director of the Missouri Prevention Sciences Institute. Read the complete story by the Columbia Daily Tribune.
May 14, 2021
MU Family Access Center of Excellence to provide mental health support to Boone County schools
May 14, 2021 MU Family Access Center of Excellence (FACE) of Boone County and Boone County school leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will outline enhanced mental health support for approximately 24,000 school-aged children and their families. These services are made possible by a ¼-cent tax passed by citizens of Boone County in 2012, which created the Boone County Community Services Department’s Services Fund. The MOU between FACE and Boone County schools will allow FACE to create tailored support for children, classrooms, school buildings, and school districts across Boone County. In 2021, FACE merged with the Boone County…