Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Stephen Ball
Sept. 1, 2021 This piece is part of a series introducing all new faculty members for the academic year 2021–22. Stephen Ball has been a nutrition and exercise physiology professor with MU Extension since 2001. Now, as part of a cohort of several Extension faculty who are joining the School of Health Professions, he will teach and conduct research in the Department of Physical Therapy. Stephen Ball Professor, Physical Therapy What brought you to Mizzou/MU Extension? I grew up in Kirksville, MO and have always been a Tiger fan. I was…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Leslie Speller-Henderson
Sept. 13, 2021 This story is part of a series highlighting our new faculty for the 2021-22 academic year. Leslie Speller-Henderson recently moved to Missouri from Tennessee. She is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension that are joining the School of Health Professions. Leslie Speller-Henderson Associate Extension Professor, Health Sciences Tell us a bit about yourself. What brought you to Mizzou/ why did you choose to work at Mizzou? I came to Mizzou in June 2020 to be a part of MU Extension and the fantastic Nutrition, Health and Families team. I like to say Jo…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Kristin Miller
Sept. 8, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we introduce new faculty members for the 2021-22 academic year. Kristin Miller is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension who are joining the School of Health Professions. Kristin Miller Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences and Physical Therapy What brought you to Mizzou? I was born and raised a Mizzou fan since I’m from Ashland, MO. It was a natural choice to want to work for Mizzou and the timing was right for myself and my family. I’ve loved my time as a Tiger so far.
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Rebekah Carpenter
September 13, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we are introducing all the new faculty members for the academic year 2021-22. Rebekah Carpenter is joining the Department of Physical Therapy as an assistant teaching professor. Rebekah Carpenter Assistant Teaching Professor, Physical Therapy What brought you to Mizzou? The opportunity to develop an entirely new degree program that focuses on preparing students for a career in applied strength and conditioning was one I could not pass up. Creating a program where students will hone a skill set in exercise technique and…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Jo Britt-Rankin
Sept. 13, 2021 This piece is part of series in which we introduce the new faculty members for the 2021-22 academic year. Jo Britt-Rankin has been at the University since 1990 and comes to the School of Health Professions as part of a cohort of nutrition faculty with MU Extension. Jo Britt-Rankin Extension Professor, Health Sciences What brought you to Mizzou? I moved to Columbia in 1990 and while I was working on my PhD, I took a job with MU Extension. Tell us about your work within…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Susan Mills-Gray
Sept. 7, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we are introducing all new faculty members for the 2021-2022 academic year. Susan Mills-Gray has worked for MU Extension for the past 38 years, and is pare of a cohort of nutrition faculty who are joining the School of Health Professions. Susan Mills-Gray, Extension Professor, Nutrition, and Exercise Physiology Tell us a bit about yourself. What brought you to Mizzou/ why did you choose to work at Mizzou? I grew up in southeast Missouri where I was exposed…
Sep. 13, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Kelsey Weitzel
Sept. 13, 2021 This piece is part of a New Faculty series in which we are introducing our new faculty members for the academic year 2021-2022. Kelsey Weitzel has been with MU Extension for almost five years, but is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty who are joining the school of Health Professions. Kelsey Weitzel Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences Why did you choose to work at Mizzou?…
Sep. 10, 2021
Carrying unsecured debt throughout life tied to poorer physical health, MU study finds
Sept. 10, 2021 Story contact: Brian Consiglio, 573-882-9144, consigliob@missouri.edu Most people would likely agree that carrying “bad” or unsecured debt—such as credit card debt and payday loans—can be stressful and anxiety inducing. Now, a researcher at the University of Missouri has found that the stress of carrying unsecured debt throughout adulthood is also linked to poorer physical health conditions, including pain that interferes with daily activities. Adrianne Frech, a medical sociologist and associate professor in the MU School of Health Professions, analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to examine the financial health of nearly 8,000 ‘Baby…
Sep. 3, 2021
SLHS faculty and students present at annual state convention
Sept. 3, 2021 Faculty and students from Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at the University of Missouri virtually attended and presented at the Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention. Two posters and one technical session received special recognition. Undergraduate Poster Award: “A Comparative Study of Articulatory Performance among Progressive Dysarthrias” Students: Alyssa Buie and Madalyn Michael Supervisor: Mili Kuruvilla-Dugdale, associate professor “Our undergraduate research apprenticeship allows students to be fully immersed in the research process from conceptualization of studies to data dissemination,” Dr. Kuruvilla said. “My students worked on this complex orofacial tracking project for 2-3 years, to…
Sep. 2, 2021
Erin Robinson named UM System Presidential Engagement Fellow
Sept. 2, 2021 Erin Robinson, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, was named to the 2021–22 cohort of University of Missouri System Presidential Engagement Fellows. Fellows represent the university at speaking events across Missouri. Past Health Professions fellows include Kathleen Preble and Virginia Ramseyer Winter.