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May 20, 2026

Couple leaves a legacy with gift to College of Health Sciences

Leonard and Barbara Bush have pledged $5.3 million from their estate to the Mizzou College of Health Sciences.

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May 17, 2026

Beth Kelley appointed inaugural Fritz Faculty Scholar

The three-year appointment recognizes Kelley’s work in teaching and research — and carries special meaning because it was made possible by longtime colleague Dana Fritz.

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April 15, 2026

Teresa Pitts named inaugural Davisson Faculty Scholar

The three-year appointment will strengthen research and innovation in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.

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April 1, 2026

Farmers’ philanthropic efforts strengthen child health, innovation in CHS

The couple's total pledged giving to the College of Health Sciences recently surpassed $1 million.

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March 2, 2026

Alumna Gail Peace’s successful startup led to a journey of impact

After building a multimillion-dollar health tech company, Peace turns her focus to empowering the next generation through innovation, leadership and a full-ride scholarship at the University of Missouri.

Nov. 6, 2025

Symposium pulls together health care leaders for discussions, awards

The annual event brought together a record number of alumni, students, alumni board members, faculty, staff and friends for networking and professional development.

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Sep. 9, 2025

College of Health Sciences Dean Kristofer Hagglund to retire August 2026

Over 35 years at the University of Missouri, Hagglund has helped guide the college through significant growth.

July 27, 2025

College of Health Sciences receives record-breaking philanthropic support

During fiscal year 2025, College of Health Sciences donors contributed and pledged more than $6.4 million — a remarkable increase from the previous year’s total of $1.6 million.

July 23, 2025

Campaign kickoff events

The College of Health Sciences will host several experiential activities as part of the University of Missouri's Campaign For Mizzou kick-off weekend, Sept. 4-6, 2025.

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July 2, 2025

The future of Health Sciences

Dean Kristofer Hagglund explains why we need to take a comprehensive and integrated approach to wellness.