Staff

Feb. 27, 2023

Staff inspire fellow first-generation college students

By Mia Hollander Donal Buckner is the Health Professions coordinator of student access and scholars initiatives. Jacob Brase photo One in five Mizzou students are the first in their family to attend a four-year university. For these first-generation students, navigating college may be more difficult. However, Two School of Health Professions staff members who were also first-generation students are using their experiences to help guide students toward success. Donal Buckner is the Health Professions coordinator of student access and scholars initiatives. In this role, he is involved with student recruitment, student success and retention. As a former first-generation student, he…

April 14, 2022

School of Health Professions receives more than $400,000 to enhance student success

The School of Health Professions received six grants totaling $402,445 from the University of Missouri President’s “Enhancing Student Success at Mizzou” program. This funding will be used mostly to update technology and equipment in our clinical teaching labs. New interdisciplinary Image Analysis Laboratory in Clark Hall New Nuclear Medicine Teaching Laboratory in Lewis Hall Two cutting-edge ultrasound machines for the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound teaching lab in Lewis Hall New equipment and supplies for the Department of Occupational Therapy Laptops for Tiger OT, PhysZou and the Speech and Hearing clinics so that students can access patient Electronic Health Records Refurbish Clark…

Aug. 24, 2021

Fall 2021 tailgate registration available

Aug. 24, 2021 The School of Health Professions is pleased to invite alumni and friends to our Fall 2021 tailgate Saturday, Oct. 16. Join us for food, games and family fun! Then head to Faurot Field to watch the Tigers take on the Texas A&M Aggies. Please register in advance so we can make sure to have enough food and space for everyone. The tailgate will begin 3 hours before kick-off. Activities and refreshments will be available in the Lewis and Clark outdoor courtyard area, which is also home to our new Inclusive Playground. Campus safety protocols will be followed.

June 1, 2021

Tim Wolf selected to be next Associate Dean for Research

June 1, 2021 (Updated Oct. 22, 2021) Tim Wolf, professor and chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy, has been selected to serve as Associate Dean for Research starting Oct. 1, 2021. The few months’ overlap in titles with Judith Goodman, who will retire after the Fall 2021 semester, will facilitate a smooth transition of responsibilities and continued momentum in research activities. Through restructuring of responsibilities in the Department of Occupational Therapy, Dr. Wolf will also continue to serve as chair of the department.  “Dr. Wolf is an accomplished scientist with a robust and meaningful research program,” Dean Kristofer Hagglund said.

May 3, 2021

Todd Pridemore named Director of Advancement

The School of Health Professions is pleased to welcome Todd Pridemore as the school’s director of advancement starting May 17. Pridemore joined Mizzou in 2018 as a gift planning and regional advancement officer and was promoted to director of advancement for MU Health Care in 2020. His previous fundraising experience includes the Baptist Home and the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Todd earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from MU and his Master of Divinity degree from Central Baptist Theological Seminary. “Todd’s skills and experience in building relationships will benefit our alumni, students, faculty…

March 3, 2021

Cheri Ghan creates scholarship fund for student ambassadors

If you’re struggling to believe in yourself, you always have one person in your corner: Cheri Ghan. A former journalist, Ghan came to Mizzou in 2006. Originally hired to manage communication for the School of Health Professions, she now leads student recruitment efforts for the school. This position connects her with prospective Mizzou Health Professions students and their families. “I see the post-secondary education decision as one of the most important decisions students make in their lives,” Ghan said. “I take a lot of pride in helping students and their families understand what their options are.” Mentoring student ambassadors Above: Cheri Ghan sits with…