July 14, 2025
Mizzou researcher tackles hidden dangers of nighttime tornadoes
An $80,000 NSF award will enable School of Social Work faculty member Jennifer First to study the aftermath of tornado outbreaks that swept across the Midwest in March 2025.
July 3, 2025
Clinic in session
For College of Health Sciences students, there’s no learning experience quite like being face to face with patients.
July 3, 2025
Calming chronic disease
Idethia Shevon Harvey wants to take the stress out of diabetes management.
July 3, 2025
Meaningful gestures
Laura Morett studies how gestures pair with language to increase understanding.
July 1, 2025
Mizzou law clinic helps PT faculty member elevate small business
Dana Chole and her partners at Switched Adapted Toys turned to the Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic at Mizzou when it was time to grow and establish themselves as a nonprofit.
June 30, 2025
Saffran, Rose leave legacy in public health at Mizzou
Longtime leaders depart after years of innovation, teaching and community impact at the University of Missouri.
May 23, 2025
Study finds positive outcome of giving children with autism a voice in therapy
Mizzou occupational therapist adapts telehealth coaching sessions to include both children with autism and their caregivers.
May 22, 2025
College of Health Sciences announces 2025 faculty and staff award recipients
Faculty and staff gathered May 20 in the Nancy Toedebusch Fay classrooms, where Dean Kristofer Hagglund revealed the 2025 College of Health Sciences faculty and staff award winners. Congratulations to all! Bridge Builder: Todd Pridemore Todd Pridemore is described as a “natural connector.” His authenticity and ability to connect with people have been crucial to fostering long-term relationships that benefit our college and university. Pridemore’s efforts have resulted in major contributions to our college, including a transformational $4.4 million gift from laboratory science alum Leonard Bush and his wife, Barbara. His nominator wrote: “Whether engaging with alumni, mentoring students, or…
May 2, 2025
Mizzou celebrates 2024 published authors
The University of Missouri celebrated 47 publications by faculty authors during the recent Faculty Book Authors Celebration, part of Faculty Excellence Week. Celebrated authors from the College of Health Sciences included Crystal Lim, chair and associate professor in the Department of Health Psychology, and Mansoo Yu, professor in the Department of Public Health and School of Social Work. View a complete list of books by Mizzou authors.
May 1, 2025
Janes recognized as AOTA Fellow
Bill Janes was one of 62 individuals honored this April during the AOTA Inspire Conference in Philadelphia.