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A family stands in front of yellow and gold balloons

Nov. 11, 2024

Aaron Thompson honored with 2024 Faculty and Alumni Award

Thompson is the director of the School of Social Work in the College of Health Sciences and associate director of the Missouri Prevention Science Institute.

Marjorie Sable poses in front of balloons and drapery

Oct. 29, 2024

Estate gift will establish faculty scholar in School of Social Work

Marjorie Sable has made an estate gift of $250,000 to the College of Health Sciences to establish a position designed to advance research and education in social work at Mizzou.

Anna Boone, an assistant professor with the Department of Occupational Therapy, stands in her office at the University of Missouri College of Health Sciences.

Oct. 23, 2024

NIH grant aims to curb cognitive difficulties for breast cancer survivors

Anna Boone awarded $400,000 in National Institutes of Health funds to address cognitive difficulties in women who have undergone breast cancer treatment.

Enid Schatz

Oct. 21, 2024

Enid Schatz joins HIV-focused commission

Enid Schatz, professor of Public Health and associate dean of the University of Missouri Graduate School, is part of the Lancet HIV Commission on Aging and HIV, an initiative led by Amy Justice from Yale University and Keri Althoff from Johns Hopkins University. The Commission is dedicated to crafting actionable recommendations to improve both the quality and lifespan of individuals aging with HIV worldwide, while also addressing disparities within this growing population. Schatz is a member of working group two of five, focusing on the unique prevention, screening and diagnostic challenges faced by older adults living with HIV.

Julie Kapp

Oct. 15, 2024

Julie Kapp appointed chair of Department of Public Health

Kapp has served as interim chair of the public health department since August, when outgoing chair Brian Houston accepted the position of associate provost for academic programs at MU.

Oct. 14, 2024

Fall Institute fosters connections, discussions of health care trends

The 2024 Master of Health Administration (MHA) Fall Institute was held Sept. 19-20 at Stotler Lounge in Memorial Union at the University of Missouri.

Oct. 11, 2024

Executive MHA program marks three decades of shaping health care

30 years after its creation at the University of Missouri, the Executive MHA program continues to train innovative health care leaders.

Oct. 10, 2024

Motion Analysis Center among Mizzou’s techiest tools

From virtual reality to robots, Tigers have access to the latest technology across campus. Check out 16 locations, tools and devices that will level up your college experience.

Dr. Proffitt shows research participant how to use assistive technology

Oct. 9, 2024

Rachel Proffitt uses technology to better health care

Occupational Therapy faculty member uses novel technologies for post-stroke and post-traumatic brain injury rehabilitation among older adults.

Oct. 8, 2024

Fall 2024 faculty promotions

Congratulations to College of Health Sciences faculty who received promotions this fall!