Philanthropy

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.

Sep. 16, 2024

Building bridges: Couple’s record-setting gift will benefit College of Health Sciences students, faculty for generations to come

Leonard and Barbara Bush pledged $4.4 million from their estate — the largest gift in the history of the college.

June 4, 2024

Stephanie Snyder named director of advancement

Snyder will work in tandem with CHS advancement directors Todd Pridemore and Michelle Custer to bring fundraising in the college to new heights. Last year set new records for philanthropy at the college, with more than $2 million in fundraising and sponsored support.

April 24, 2024

Remembering Judith Davenport

Judith Davenport, former director of the MU School of Social Work, passed away earlier this year. Dr. Davenport spent 18 years at Mizzou, including eight years as the school’s director. She is remembered warmly by current and former faculty members.

April 23, 2024

A bridge to tomorrow

Taking a gap year after completing her Bachelor of Health Science helped Teirra Andrisse regroup and hit the ground running as she began her Master of Health Administration studies.

Feb. 14, 2024

Making the room better

School of Social Work alum Kelly Gross’s brother honors his sister by establishing a scholarship for MSW students.

April 3, 2023

Family continues Nancy Toedebusch Fay’s legacy of giving back

From her MU graduation through her retirement years, Nancy Todebusch Fay was passionate about supporting the School of Health Professions.

Oct. 26, 2022

Remer, Mermelstein receive Social Work centennial impact awards

Aaron Thompson and Joanne Mermelstein Stanley Remer and Aaron Thompson The School of Social Work celebrated 100+ years of social work education at Mizzou with a special Homecoming tailgate Oct. 22. At the event, School of Social Work director Aaron Thompson, recognized two individuals for their significant contributions to the field of social work. Joanne Mermelstein Centennial Impact: Faculty Award Joanne Mermelstein, MS ’61, advocated for the MU School of Social Work in several ways as a professor, interim director (1988) and director of the Master of Social Work Program. Dr. Mermelstein was a champion and pioneer in rural social…

Oct. 19, 2022

Sybil Prost finds life’s work after graduate school at Mizzou

By Kate Lickert Sybil Prost, MSW ’92, was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, and grew up in Columbia. From the beginning, Mizzou had a strong influence on her life. “Some of our family traditions revolved around the University of Missouri-Columbia campus long before I knew what college I wanted to attend,” Prost said. “Our family had season tickets to Mizzou football, toured the house decorations during homecoming, and enjoyed listening to Marching Mizzou on Saturday mornings from our backyard.” Although Prost received her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice Administration and Corrections from Central Missouri State University, she decided to come…

Sep. 28, 2022

Fritz faculty scholar fund set to draw top-notch faculty

A gift from Dana and Scott Fritz will support Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences faculty.