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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

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.

Teri Dowds-Adams and Brent Adams pose with their 10-year-old children Daniel and Ashlee.

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.

Morgan Long

March 21, 2023

Pandemic sparks transition from law enforcement to social work

Morgan Long is completing his MSW practicum at in2Action.

Kasey Hammock

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…

Bridget Comparato Kraus

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.

Grant Bertucci, Kiara Crawford, Grace Kenyon and Grace Nielson

March 2, 2023

Health Professions students revealed as Mizzou ’39 recipients

Recipients are selected for academic achievement, leadership and service.

Donal Buckner at his desk listening to a student

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…

APEX 2023-2024 recipient

Feb. 23, 2023

Mizzou Respiratory Therapy program receives elite Apex designation

The Mizzou Respiratory Therapy program has been recognized among the best in the nation. The program has received several competitive awards, including the American Association for Respiratory Care’s (AARC) elite Apex Award for 2023–24. According to the AARC, “An Apex designation for [a] respiratory care program exemplifies best practices in the professional education of respiratory therapists and demonstrates that [the] organization enhances the quality of care and elevates the respiratory therapy profession. As an Apex recipient, [a] program is a member of an elite group of respiratory care organizations from across the U.S. who have met the stringent quality and…

Kiley Bailey holds the handle of the X-ray tube to control the movement of the machine while taking an image of a patient.

Feb. 23, 2023

Getting the picture: Radiography students add skills through clinical experiences

Radiography students add skills through clinical experience.

Feb. 15, 2023

New Mizzou Nuclear Medicine clinical rotation offers path to profession’s sustainability

Program growth is necessary to address a shortage of nuclear medicine technologists.