Nov. 2, 2023
Social work faculty, students present at education conference
The researchers presented their research at the Council on Social Work Education's Annual Program Meeting in Atlanta.
Oct. 31, 2023
Negative body image could lead patients to avoid cancer screenings
Nearly 30% of respondents reported avoiding pap smears, clinical breast exams and mammograms due to reasons related to weight stigma.
Oct. 25, 2023
USDA grant will help MU researchers address opioid epidemic in rural Missouri
Five rural Missouri counties with highest drug overdose mortality rates will be supported with interventions related to childhood trauma.
Oct. 24, 2023
MHA Fall Institute explores challenges, opportunities in health care
A record number of graduates, students, alumni board members, faculty, staff and friends of the program attended this year’s Fall Institute.
Oct. 21, 2023
Professor Mansoo Yu: A Journey from SKKU to Mizzou
Oct. 10, 2023
Julie Kapp appointed to APHA board
Julie Kapp, an associate professor of public health, will join the Publications Board of the American Public Health Association for a three-year term.
Oct. 5, 2023
Public Health researchers play key role in State Health Assessment
Team concludes whirlwind listening tour of Missouri locations, with plans to release the report later this year.
Sep. 28, 2023
Seeds of hope: An inside look at efforts to improve working and living conditions in Missouri prisons
Mizzou researchers spent the past few years working to change prisons for the better — for incarcerated folks and the staff members who work there.
Sep. 19, 2023
Service above self: Former dean continues to find ways to give back
When Richard Oliver retired in 2013 as the first dean of the School of Health Professions — now the College of Health Sciences — he didn’t have to think long about what he would do with his extra time: He would find ways to help others.
Sep. 18, 2023
School of Social Work announces new leadership team
Aaron Thompson, director of the School of Social Work, recently announced the leadership team for the school. Congratulations to assistant professors Ashley Givens and Erin Robinson, who respectively have been named directors of the bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in the School of Social Work. They will succeed Christine Woods and Carol Snively in those roles. The rest of the SSW leadership team includes: Carol Snively — associate director of academic affairs Kelli Canada — associate director of research Virginia Ramseyer Winter — Ph.D. program director Tiffany Bowman — field education director…