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April 27, 2025

Health Sciences students, faculty ‘tapped’ into Mizzou secret societies

On Friday, April 25, seven students and one faculty member of College of Health Sciences were revealed at the annual Tap Day ceremony.

Students pose with a College of Health Sciences sign

April 14, 2025

College of Health Sciences celebrates 25 years and a limitless future

Hear from three employees who have watched the evolution of the college for a quarter of a century.

Cover art for the Inside Mizzou Health Sciences podcast

April 10, 2025

Introducing Inside Mizzou Health Sciences

Inside Mizzou Health Sciences takes you beyond the classrooms and clinics and into the heart of health innovation at the University of Missouri’s College of Health Sciences.

Alese Thompson demonstrates how to use equipment to students

April 7, 2025

New name, program structure ahead for Clinical Laboratory Science

Along with its new name, the Medical Laboratory Science program will become fully taught and housed in the College of Health Sciences.

March 31, 2025

Respiratory therapy student David Kemper awarded research scholarship

Mizzou master's student was selected to receive the 2024 Smallwood Research Scholarship from the American College of Respiratory Therapy Education.

Feb. 16, 2025

Kathy Myers to retire as chair of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences

After nearly four decades of service at the University of Missouri, Kathy Myers will retire as chair of the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences.

Dec. 16, 2024

Photo gallery: December 2024 commencement

Photos by Abbie Lankitus The Mizzou College of Health Sciences held its winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, in Jesse Auditorium. Nearly 200 students were awarded degrees, including graduates from the Department of Health Sciences, the Department of Public Health, the School of Social Work, and more. Scroll down for photos from our December 2024 commencement.

Anna Werr, a recent graduate of the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program at Mizzou, stands outside of Jesse Hall.

Nov. 4, 2024

Ultrasound alum understands importance of rural health care

Anna Werr, a recent graduate of the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program at Mizzou, is meeting the needs of rural Missourians at Scotland County Hospital.

Oct. 24, 2024

Mizzou Respiratory Therapy recognized as a top education program

The University of Missouri’s Respiratory Therapy program has been recognized as one of the top education programs in the country.   The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) selected Mizzou’s entry level Respiratory Therapy program and online degree advancement program for Registered Respiratory Therapists and to receive its 2025-26 Apex Recognition Award for education programs.   According to the AARC, the award is meant to recognize “the significant contribution of respiratory therapists and highlight best practices in respiratory care that are aligned with evidence-based medicine.”  MU’s Respiratory Therapy program has previously received the Apex Recognition Award from the…

Alese Thompson

Sep. 30, 2024

Alese Thompson recognized for contributions to clinical laboratory science

Alese Thompson, clinical site coordinator and assistant clinical professor of Clinical Laboratory Science, has been honored for her contributions to clinical laboratory science education and the field itself.  Thompson was recently selected by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) as one of eight recipients nationwide of the 2024 ASCLS Voices Under 40 Spotlight. The recognition honors ASCLS members at a young age in their professional careers who have shown exceptional commitment to the society, the laboratory profession, and their communities at large.  She was also a recipient of the 2024 Omicron Sigma ASCLS Award and the 2024 President’s…