Oct. 7, 2024
Erin Robinson honored for advancing accessibility at Mizzou
Congratulations to Erin Robinson, School of Social Work assistant professor and Master of Social Work program director, who received a 2024 Lee Henson Access Mizzou Award on Sept. 26. This awards were established in 2014 by the MU Chancellor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities to honor Lee Henson by recognizing forward-thinking students, faculty and staff who work to make the university a more inclusive place for people with disabilities. “Erin found unique and individualized processes by which to ensure I could continue my education and graduate on time even after two unexpected surgeries and multiple unplanned, extended hospitalizations,” her nomination read. “I…
Oct. 1, 2024
Alese Thompson recognized for contributions to clinical laboratory science
Alese Thompson, clinical site coordinator and assistant clinical professor of Clinical Laboratory Science, has been honored for her contributions to clinical laboratory science education and the field itself. Thompson was recently selected by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) as one of eight recipients nationwide of the 2024 ASCLS Voices Under 40 Spotlight. The recognition honors ASCLS members at a young age in their professional careers who have shown exceptional commitment to the society, the laboratory profession, and their communities at large. She was also a recipient of the 2024 Omicron Sigma ASCLS Award and the 2024 President’s Award for…
Sep. 24, 2024
Kelli Canada receives Marie M. and Harry L. Smith Endowment
The endowment is designed to promote and support the work of outstanding faculty at the University of Missouri, including support for research and teaching activities.
Sep. 23, 2024
Photo gallery: Clark Hall grand opening
The Mizzou College of Health Sciences recently celebrated the completion of about $6 million in renovations to Clark Hall. The project started in August 2023 and wrapped up in the summer of 2024, with work completed to more than 15,000 square feet of the building.
Sep. 19, 2024
Mizzou researcher works to help stroke survivors thrive
Anna Boone with the Mizzou Department of Occupational Therapy has received $2.8 million from the National Institutes of Health to help individuals recovering from stroke.
Sep. 17, 2024
Integrative Behavioral Health Clinic celebrates a decade of healing
The University of Missouri's Integrative Behavioral Health Clinic celebrates 10 years of community service.
Aug. 29, 2024
College of Health Sciences welcomes new faculty for fall 2024
The new academic year means plenty of fresh faces in the Mizzou College of Health Sciences. Get to know some of our new faculty members.
Aug. 29, 2024
New faculty spotlight: Danielle Adams
This is part of a series of Q&As introducing faculty who have joined the College of Health Sciences for the 2024–25 academic year. Meet all of our new faculty members. Danielle Adams Assistant professor, School of Social Work What classes are you teaching this semester? I am excited to teach a core social work course, Evaluative Research (SW8953), to second-year master’s students this fall! Tell us about yourself. What is your background? I am originally from Rapid City, South Dakota, and I am the first person in my family to finish college. I studied psychology…
Aug. 29, 2024
New faculty spotlight: Dana Chole
Dana Chole is an assistant teaching professor with the Department of Physical Therapy.
Aug. 29, 2024
New faculty spotlight: Sandra Chrapah
This is part of a series of Q&As introducing faculty who have joined the College of Health Sciences for the 2024–25 academic year. Meet all of our new faculty members. Sandra Chrapah Assistant teaching professor, Department of Health Sciences What classes are you teaching this semester? I am teaching HS 4400: Culture and Health Literacy for the Health Professions. Tell us about yourself. What is your background? I am originally from Ghana and came to the U.S. as an exchange student in Minnesota during my senior year of high school. That was when a friend…