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Rachel Proffitt

Aug. 30, 2026

Wolpert named to Encompass Health Professorship

The professorship recognizes a faculty member whose scholarship, innovation and leadership advance their discipline and improve patient outcomes.

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Aug. 26, 2026

New scholarships honor therapists who turned care into calling

Inspired by the care his wife received during her battle with Parkinson’s disease, Dennis DiPietre established scholarships honoring three therapists and supporting future health care leaders.

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Aug. 16, 2026

Philanthropic support from MHA alumni creates endowed distinguished chair

The Dr. Stuart A. Wesbury Jr. Distinguished Chair in Health Management is named in honor of Stu Wesbury Jr., who served as one of the early directors of the program at Mizzou.

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.