April 26, 2024
Sonita Simelus shares personal experiences with Connection
Assistant Teaching Professor Sonita Simelus shares her personal experience with Connection, a program that provides support and resources for faculty members.
April 25, 2024
Leaving a Mizzou mark on OT curriculum
Associate clinical professor Tiffany Bolton was an integral part of an AOTA task force that designed a new OT curriculum design framework.
April 24, 2024
Remembering Judith Davenport
Judith Davenport, former director of the MU School of Social Work, passed away earlier this year. Dr. Davenport spent 18 years at Mizzou, including eight years as the school’s director. She is remembered warmly by current and former faculty members.
April 22, 2024
Mizzou secret societies induct Health Sciences students, faculty
Six College of Health Sciences students and two faculty members were recognized during the University of Missouri's 97th annual Tap Day ceremony.
April 19, 2024
Leveraging technology to benefit people living with ALS
Thanks to a $400,000 grant from the ALS Association, Bill Janes is working to create a system that alerts health care providers and caregivers when someone with ALS falls or experiences downturns in their health.
April 9, 2024
CHS shows out at Research Week symposium
A total of 67 students and fellows with ties to the College of Health Sciences are showcasing their work during Show Me Research Week at the University of Missouri.
April 9, 2024
SLHS faculty, alumni to present at state convention
Students, alumni, and faculty members from the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences are set to attend and present at the MSHA's 65th Annual Meeting & Convention.
April 2, 2024
Breaking the silence on mental toll of health care
Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences students discussed how experiences in their programs and clinical placements can affect their mental health — and uncovered resources that can help.
April 1, 2024
Connie Brooks named executive director of Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment
Congratulations to Connie Brooks, clinical professor in the Department of Health Psychology, who has been named executive director of the MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment. Founded in 2005, the Thompson Center is dedicated to clinical service, research and training to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Brooks joined the Department of Health Psychology and the Thompson Center in 2015 and most recently served as director of the Missouri LEND program, TIPS for Kids, and a member of the Thompson Center executive leadership team. Read more about…
March 28, 2024
Occupational Therapy faculty receive Roster of Fellows Awards
Department of Occupational Therapy faculty members Tiffany Bolton, Whitney Henderson and Rachel Proffitt each received a Roster of Fellows Award from the American Occupational Therapy Association.