July 25, 2022
MU researchers reveal historical impact on vaccine hesitancy among African-Americans
July 22, 2022
Historical mistrust in government, health care industry contributes to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy for African Americans
Wilson Majee studies social, structural determinants of health that feed vaccine hesitancy, worsen health disparities for African Americans.
June 24, 2022
Wilson Majee earns Fulbright grant
Dr. Majee will boost community engagement efforts in South Africa.
June 7, 2022
Spring 2022 Dean’s List
Congratulations to 1,497 Health Professions students who made the Spring 2022 Dean’s List!
May 9, 2022
Learning to adapt: Eyob Teklesenbet
May 9, 2022 Contact: Deidra Ashley, ashleyde@missouri.edu For many native Columbians, attending the University of Missouri seems to be the next logical step after graduating high school. The same was true for senior health science major Eyob Teklesenbet. “Mizzou became my home away from home,” he said. “I liked being so close to family — and there are so many great programs to choose from.” Teklesenbet started out as a pre-nursing major and combined his in-class learning with a job as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). “After being a CNA for two years, I realized that the clinical setting…
May 6, 2022
2022 DHS Award Winners
May 5, 2022 The Department of Health Sciences is pleased to announce the 2022 award recipients! Winners are acknowledged for their achievements, character and commitment in DHS. Lexie Chirpich Academic Achievement Award: Lexie Chirpich The recipient of this award demonstrates academic excellence in all aspects of the Health Sciences curriculum, including grades, classroom participation, research involvement and/or lab work. The recipient takes full advantage of educational experiences in class, on campus and beyond. The award is available to students who meet the following criteria: • Senior standing • GPA of 3.75 or higher • Proven record of…
May 2, 2022
Students selected to Rural Immersion Program
Six Health Professions students were selected to participate in the 2022 Rural Immersion Program. This year’s participants will travel to Monett, Missouri, June 21-24. The Rural Immersion Program is a four-day experience for health professions students who are interested in living and working in a rural area. This is a non-clinical experience designed to highlight the social and communal aspects of rural life. Students will break into groups that include members of each of the health care disciplines to foster a diversity of thought and experience. Each group will spend time interviewing community leaders from one of the four emphasis…
May 2, 2022
Botswana Blackburn wins Governor’s award for Excellence in Teaching
April 28, 2022 Botswana Blackburn, associate chair and teaching professor in the Department of Health Sciences, is the 2022 recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Presented by the Office of the Provost, this award is given to an outstanding faculty member from each participating higher education institution in the state, based on these criteria: Effective teaching and advising Service to the university community Commitment to high standards of excellence Success in nurturing student achievement Dr. Blackburn’s nominators for this award include School of…
April 30, 2022
Health Professions students revealed on Tap Day
April 30, 2022Updated May 4, 2022 Tap Day is one of Mizzou’s oldest traditions. It recognizes individuals for exemplary service to the university. Several Health Professions students and one faculty member were “tapped” this year and revealed at a ceremony April 29. Congratulations to all! Chloe Brewer, Mortar BoardSocial Work major Kathryn Butler, ODKHealth Science major Lexi Jacobsmeyer, ODKSpeech, Language & Hearing Sciences Katie Jennings, Mortar BoardHealth Science major Grace Nielson, Mortar BoardSocial Work major Alexis Seals, Mortar Board Social Work major Emma Wickland, Rollins SocietyPublic Health master’s student Lynelle Phillips, Rollins SocietyPublic Health…
April 29, 2022
Wilson Majee named 2022–23 Fulbright Scholar
April 28, 2022 Story by Gracie Hedenberg The MU School of Health Professions is pleased to announce that Wilson Majee, associate professor of Health Sciences and Public Health, has received a Fulbright Award for the 2022–23 academic year. Dr. Majee will spend 10 months in South Africa at the University of the Western Cape, where he will split his time evenly between research and teaching students at the university. Dr. Majee says previous studies suggest that youth who are disengaged from their communities are more likely to participate in detrimental behaviors and report poor…