April 14, 2023
Mizzou OT at AOTA Inspire Annual Conference and Expo
The University of Missouri’s Occupational Therapy Department will be participating in the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Annual Conference & Expo in Kansas City from April 20-23, 2023. Connect with us at conference during our presentations, at our expo booth, and by attending our alumni reception. Details are below. Presentations From workshops and short courses to scientific research panels, our faculty, staff, and current students are sharing knowledge to help advance the profession. Thursday, April 20 9-9:30 a.m.Construct Validity of the Sensory Profile InteroceptionWinnie Dunn, Catana BrownKCC Rm 2101Session: Scientific Research Panel 101B 10-11 a.m.Role With It! Defining the OT Practitioner Role Through…
April 10, 2023
Clinical Laboratory program ‘a dream come true’ for international student
Fatima Alsaihati came to the U.S. from Saudi Arabia.
April 4, 2023
MU School of Health Professions announces name change to College of Health Sciences, $5 million renovation to Clark Hall
The name change will become effective for the 2023-2024 academic school year.
April 4, 2023
21st Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek H. Murthy to deliver May 2023 commencement address
The ceremony will be held May 13 at Mizzou Arena.
April 4, 2023
Siblings making strides thanks to collaborative approach to therapy
The Adams family credits teamwork between TigerOT, the MU Speech and Hearing Clinic and PhysZOU for Ashlee and Daniel's growth.
March 21, 2023
Pandemic sparks transition from law enforcement to social work
Morgan Long is completing his MSW practicum at in2Action.
March 20, 2023
Social Work student’s artistic side fuels entrepreneurial journey
They say art imitates life. But for Kasey Hammock, art shaped her life. “My roots are in more creative and inspiration-focused spaces,” Hammock said. “But what I found over time is that it’s a privilege to have the space to be creative, to follow your passions and to have people in your life who support you following those endeavors. Social work gives people the opportunities to live their best lives and removes societal barriers that keep people from pursuing their passions.” Hammock is a second-year PhD student in the School of Social Work with a dissertation focused on data-driven decision-making…
March 10, 2023
Doctoral student receives $100,000 research grant
Bridget Comparato Kraus is working to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries.
March 2, 2023
Health Professions students revealed as Mizzou ’39 recipients
Recipients are selected for academic achievement, leadership and service.
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…