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Composite of CHS scholarship awardees' portraits

March 9, 2025

Meet some of the CHS scholarship recipients

For many students, scholarships are helpful, if not essential, to their access to a world-class education here at Mizzou.
A woman stands outside of a building while wearing a black Mizzou jacket

March 3, 2025

Gail Peace establishes scholarship at Mizzou to drive health care innovation, leadership

Entrepreneur and Mizzou alumna Gail Peace established a full-ride scholarship for students interested in bringing innovation to the health care space.
A woman smiles while holding a flower

Jan. 27, 2025

Remembering Marilyn Sanford Hargrove, longest-serving Mizzou PT faculty member

Marilyn Sanford Hargrove leaves behind a legacy of excellence in patient care and student education.
Marjorie Sable poses in front of balloons and drapery

Oct. 28, 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.
Stephanie Snyder

June 3, 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.
Judith Davenport and family

April 23, 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.
Teirra Andrisse stands in the lobby of Clark Hall

April 22, 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.
Kelly Gross

Feb. 13, 2024

Making the room better

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

April 2, 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. 25, 2022

Remer, Mermelstein receive Social Work centennial impact awards

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 work, helping to develop programs and supports…