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Low Water Bridge on the New River in Fries, VA destroyed by Hurricane Helene

Jan. 24, 2025

Research explores why some communities were vulnerable during Hurricane Helene

Jennifer First will examine how mountain and inland communities received, understood and acted on flood warnings.

Jan. 22, 2025

Wintemberg to lead undergraduate studies for public health

Jenna Wintemberg has been named director of undergraduate studies for the Department of Public Health. She has served in a similar role for the Department of Health Sciences since 2023.

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Dec. 4, 2024

Survivor Link interns address intimate partner violence in Missouri

Dr. Kathleen Preble with the Mizzou School of Social Work has become faculty coordinator for the Survivor Link network in the state of Missouri.

Two women stand in front of curtains. One holds an award.

Nov. 26, 2024

Kate Trout wins New Investigator Research Award

The Marjorie Bowman and Robert Choplin New Investigator Award honors outstanding contributions by a new primary care investigator. This international recognition highlights Kate Trout’s independent scholarship and the cumulative impact of her work.

Iris Zachary

Nov. 22, 2024

Iris Zachary recognized with APHA leadership award

The award stems from Iris Zachary's role as program planning chair for the Health Informatics and Information Technology section of the APHA.

A young child looks at a table of colorful wooden shapes

Nov. 21, 2024

Researcher exploring shape’s role in language cognition, development

Caroline Larson will explore how different languages around the world use shapes in words, how our understanding of shapes connects with language, and why some children struggle with this connection.

Two women stand together with Christine Woods, who is holding an award for progress in health care

Nov. 20, 2024

Christine Woods wins Progress in Health Care Award

Jennifer First

Nov. 18, 2024

Jennifer First joins GeoCAFÉ Scholars program

Jennifer First has joined the GeoCAFÉ Scholars program. GeoCAFÉ brings together university faculty from geosciences and health sciences to study climate-related health issues.

A group of people look at adaptive gaming devices

Nov. 13, 2024

Occupational therapy alum, faculty make gaming more accessible

New gaming technology offers students with disabilities a chance to game more comfortably.

Nov. 12, 2024

Greg Cox named AI Faculty Fellow

Greg Cox, an assistant teaching professor with the Departments of Health Sciences and Physical Therapy, was recently named an AI Faculty Fellow by the Provost’s Office.