Jan. 17, 2023
Researching the science of old age
Erin Robinson is an expert in public health social work and gerontology.
Jan. 17, 2023
Center for Health Policy joins School of Health Professions
The Center studies and promotes access to quality, affordable health care.
Jan. 13, 2023
Mizzou Health Sciences researcher involved with NSF Convergence Accelerator Project to ensure equitable food safety
Jan. 10, 2023
Faculty Profile: Susana Quiros
Susana Quiros, PhD, arrived eager to bring her Public Health expertise to the Mizzou School of Health Professions in the 2020-2021 academic year. More than a year later, she is excited to showcase not just what she has been teaching in that time, but also what she has been learning. Dr. Quiros teaches Research Methods, Principles of Epidemiology, and Social and Behavioral Health Theory and Practice, depending on the semester. MPH students are required to complete an internship to graduate the master’s program; Dr. Quiros is a faculty advisor to this program and emphasizes that experience in the…
Jan. 9, 2023
Brian Houston named Chair of Department of Public Health
School of Health Professions Dean Kristofer Hagglund is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Houston as chair of the Department of Public Health at the University of Missouri. Dr. Houston is a renowned researcher and expert in the fields of disaster communication, resilience, and mental health. His work has focused on the impact of disaster media coverage on both children and adults, the role of new media during crises, and the use of communication technologies to increase community resilience. “Dr. Houston brings significant leadership experience to the Department of Public Health,” said Dean Hagglund. “His focus on…
Jan. 9, 2023
Health Science student wins Public Health Education and Health Promotion student award
Eghosasere Ogbevoen, a Health Sciences junior and Discovery Fellow, won a student award for her research abstract from the American Public Health Association for Public Health Education and Health Promotion. She presented the findings of the study at the association’s student awards in Boston in November. She also received a plaque and a $100 stipend award. As a Discovery Fellow, Ogbevoen has a faculty mentor to help her work on research in the field of her choice as an undergraduate. She has been in the program since her first semester and has worked with different mentors. Last semester, her…
Dec. 21, 2022
Students have unconventional final in Speech-Pathology class
This certainly wasn’t your average final exam! Dana Fritz, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences clinical professor, coordinated an “Amazing Diagnostic Race” final for the first-year graduate students in her Diagnostics in Speech Language Pathology class. The students had to go through each step of a diagnostic as quick as possible to get to the finish line, similar to the “Amazing Race” TV show. They even had color-coordinated bandanas for each team! Check out the fun photos:…
Nov. 17, 2022
Health Sciences Extension professor receives APLU public service award
Jo Britt-Rankin, Health Sciences Extension professor, received the 2022 Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award.
Nov. 15, 2022
Public health professor and PhD student win international engagement award
Oct. 26, 2022
Remer, Mermelstein receive Social Work centennial impact awards
Aaron Thompson and Joanne Mermelstein Stanley Remer and Aaron Thompson The School of Social Work celebrated 100+ years of social work education at Mizzou with a special Homecoming tailgate Oct. 22. At the event, School of Social Work director Aaron Thompson, recognized two individuals for their significant contributions to the field of social work. Joanne Mermelstein Centennial Impact: Faculty Award Joanne Mermelstein, MS ’61, advocated for the MU School of Social Work in several ways as a professor, interim director (1988) and director of the Master of Social Work Program. Dr. Mermelstein was a champion and pioneer in rural social…