Dean's Office

April 21, 2023

Master of Health Administration degree moves to Department of Health Sciences

The University of Missouri is pleased to announce that the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program and the graduate certificate in Informatics for Public Health will be moving to the Department of Health Sciences in the School of Health Professions. The move is effective for the 2023–24 academic year and coincides with the school’s name change to College of Health Sciences. The move provides multiple benefits, including greater collaboration and interprofessional education among students and faculty across a broad range of health science-related programs. “Many of our undergraduate students continue on to the MHA program,” said…

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.

Jan. 17, 2023

Center for Health Policy joins School of Health Professions 

The Center studies and promotes access to quality, affordable health care. 

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.

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…