Nov. 9, 2026
2026 College of Health Sciences alumni award recipients
David Meyerhoff, Kelsey Okruch, and Mike Studer received 2026 College of Health Sciences alumni awards.
Oct. 16, 2026
$2 million planned gift will strengthen Mizzou’s MHA program
Estate gift from Sara Sternberger and Howard Epstein includes support for three endowments that will advance the MHA program in the College of Health Sciences.
Aug. 31, 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.
Aug. 27, 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.
Aug. 17, 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 21, 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.
May 18, 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.
April 16, 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.
April 2, 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.
March 3, 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.