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Feb. 24, 2026

A breath of purpose: Respiratory Therapy student finds passion for patient care

When her daughter was hospitalized with asthma, Lena Lalka saw the life-changing difference respiratory therapists can make. As a senior in Mizzou’s Respiratory Therapy program, Lalka is preparing for a career in pediatric care.

Maddie Stephan

Jan. 27, 2026

New faculty spotlight: Maddie Stephan

Maddie Stephan is a new clinical coordinator and assistant teaching professor with the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences.

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Jan. 22, 2026

Radiography program gives anthropology major new way to examine bones

At 35, Monica Wolff enrolled as a full-time student. She was able to complete clinical rotations while continuing to work weekends at University Hospital.

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Jan. 5, 2026

Photo gallery: December 2025 commencement

See images from the December 2025 commencement ceremony for the Mizzou College of Health Sciences, which was held Friday, Dec. 19, in Jesse Auditorium.

December 2025 CHS graduates

Dec. 16, 2025

Meet our December 2025 graduates

The University of Missouri is preparing to award 1,832 degrees during December commencement ceremonies, including more than 200 new College of Health Sciences graduates.

Rhonda Rojas

Dec. 15, 2025

Mizzou Made 2025: Rhonda Rojas, MHS

Rhonda Rojas of Austin, Texas, is completing a Master of Health Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences with a Clinical Laboratory Science emphasis.

Carlee Williams

Dec. 15, 2025

Mizzou Made 2025: Carlee Williams, BHS

Carlee Williams of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is completing a BHS in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences with a Respiratory Therapy emphasis.

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Dec. 12, 2025

Respiratory therapy student receives $7,500 scholarship

Madison Frisbie, a senior in the respiratory therapy program at Mizzou, was recently awarded a $7,500 scholarship for demonstrated academic success and leadership in health care.

Dianne Lewis

Dec. 8, 2025

Respiratory Therapy alum earns highest honor from national association 

Dianne Lewis, who graduated from Mizzou’s Respiratory Therapy program in 1976, has been selected as the 2025 Jimmy A. Young Medal recipient.

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Dec. 3, 2025

Making (sound)waves: Douglas Clem’s enduring impact on sonography education

During his time with the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program at Mizzou, Clem has trained more than 350 sonographers.