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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…

Ifeolu David portrait

Oct. 11, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic hurt academic experience for African international students

Findings can help universities direct more tailored support to vulnerable populations during times of crisis.

A student and professor with patient

Oct. 11, 2022

Just breathe

Jenny Keely, respiratory therapy program director, brings experience, compassion and black-and-gold roots.

Sep. 28, 2022

Fritz faculty scholar fund set to draw top-notch faculty

A gift from Dana and Scott Fritz will support Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences faculty.

Longhorned ticks

Sep. 23, 2022

Longhorned tick discovered in northern Missouri for first time, MU researchers find

Discovery indicates looming problem for cattle health in the Midwest.

Kate Trout

Sep. 19, 2022

Researcher finds electronic health records may be key to improving patient care

Kate Trout studies benefits, challenges of using electronic health records in health care.

Hsun-Ta Hsu

Sep. 13, 2022

CDC awards $1.6 million grant to study firearm violence exposure among young adults experiencing homelessness

Grant will be used to study firearm violence exposure among young adults experiencing homelessness.

Sep. 8, 2022

Brad Ferguson team designs app to assess ASD social interaction

Dr. Ferguson and his team received a $100,000 grant from the Coulter Biomedical Accelerator program.

Ashley Givens

Sep. 1, 2022

Taking down stigma, one step at a time

MU researcher decreases stigma among probation and parole officers through short online trainings.

Katelyn Mwangi

Aug. 31, 2022

Katelyn Mwangi: New faculty Q&A

Assistant Teaching Professor, Occupational Therapy What classes are you teaching this semester?  I am teaching in the Bachelors of OTA and Entry-Level Doctorate programs this semester.  OTA Program: Evidence-Based PracticeOTD Program: Human Motion and Occupation, Neuroscience, and Practicum II  What do you love about teaching? What are you most looking forward to this semester?  I enjoy seeing students passionate about learning and translating their knowledge to impact clinical care. The lightbulb moments in the classroom are my favorite! This semester, I’m looking forward to seeing students grow and expand their knowledge of foundational occupational therapy concepts.  Tell us a little about…