Oct. 26, 2021
Health Sciences students twirl for Mizzou
Oct. 26, 2021 When freshman Ella Earnest was applying to colleges, she knew she wanted to twirl at an SEC university. After competing in national championships and earning a spot as one of the best baton twirlers in the country, she was looking for a place to take her tosses to the next level. Florida is a long way from Faurot Field. But when Earnest, an Orlando native and health sciences major with an emphasis in rehabilitation sciences, visited campus, she knew the University of Missouri was right for her. “When I woke up Sunday morning in Columbia after being…
Oct. 10, 2021
Health Sciences student crowned Homecoming King
Congratulations to Dylan Hood, who was crowned 2021 Homecoming king! Dylan is a Health Science major, Health Professions ambassador, Bryant Scholar, and Theta Chi fraternity member from Wardsville, Missouri. He was crowned by the 2020 Homecoming king, Omobude Eke, BHS ’21. From left: Dylan Hood and his supervisor Cheri Ghan, and fellow SHP ambassadors Hunter Puckett and Jason Nayar.
Sep. 30, 2021
Painful Debt: How Credit Card Bills Can Hurt Your Health (Forbes)
It’s easy to quantify the pain that high levels of debt can cause to one’s finances by either looking at the opportunity cost or the squeeze on the ability to pay day-to-day expenses. But causing pain to the actual body? According to new research, the ache you may feel or the stiffness after work may also relate to the amount of debt you have. Researchers evaluated Baby Boomers as they aged, starting from 28-to-40 and then checking them again at 50 years old. They separated the group into…
Sep. 14, 2021
New faculty spotlight: Idethia Shevon Harvey
Sept. 14, 2021 This is part of a series of Q&As introducing faculty who have joined the School of Health Professions for the 2021–22 academic year. See full list of new faculty. Idethia Shevon Harvey, DrPH Associate Professor of Health Sciences Health Professions Faculty Fellow for Inclusive Excellence Dr. Harvey joined the MU School of Health Professions this summer as an associate professor of Health Sciences and the school’s Faculty Fellow for Inclusive Excellence. She researches chronic disease management and health disparities among rural and aging African Americans. She is teaching 2400 Contemporary Health Issues. How did you…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Kimberly Keller
Sept. 13, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we introduce new faculty members for the 2021-22 academic year. Kimberly Keller is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension who are joining the School of Health Professions’ Department of Health Sciences. Kimberly Keller, Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences How long have you been with Mizzou? I first came to Mizzou in 1997 as a graduate student pursuing my doctoral degree, and I have worked with MU Extension programs since 2001. What do you specialize in? I specialize in program evaluation, particularly in evaluating efforts that are designed to…
Sep. 14, 2021
New faculty spotlight: Sarah A. Wood
Sept. 10, 2021 This piece is part of a series introducing all new faculty members for the academic year 2021-22. Sarah Wood has worked with MU Extension as a nutrition and health specialist since 2017 and is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty who are joining the school of Health Professions. Sarah A. Wood Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences Why did you choose to work at Mizzou? I started working for MU Extension in February 2017 as a Nutrition and Health Education specialist and teaching classes. I strongly believe in the mission of Extension to improve the lives and health of…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Leslie Speller-Henderson
Sept. 13, 2021 This story is part of a series highlighting our new faculty for the 2021-22 academic year. Leslie Speller-Henderson recently moved to Missouri from Tennessee. She is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension that are joining the School of Health Professions. Leslie Speller-Henderson Associate Extension Professor, Health Sciences Tell us a bit about yourself. What brought you to Mizzou/ why did you choose to work at Mizzou? I came to Mizzou in June 2020 to be a part of MU Extension and the fantastic Nutrition, Health and Families team. I like to say Jo…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Kristin Miller
Sept. 8, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we introduce new faculty members for the 2021-22 academic year. Kristin Miller is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension who are joining the School of Health Professions. Kristin Miller Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences and Physical Therapy What brought you to Mizzou? I was born and raised a Mizzou fan since I’m from Ashland, MO. It was a natural choice to want to work for Mizzou and the timing was right for myself and my family. I’ve loved my time as a Tiger so far.
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Jo Britt-Rankin
Sept. 13, 2021 This piece is part of series in which we introduce the new faculty members for the 2021-22 academic year. Jo Britt-Rankin has been at the University since 1990 and comes to the School of Health Professions as part of a cohort of nutrition faculty with MU Extension. Jo Britt-Rankin Extension Professor, Health Sciences What brought you to Mizzou? I moved to Columbia in 1990 and while I was working on my PhD, I took a job with MU Extension. Tell us about your work within…
Sep. 13, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Kelsey Weitzel
Sept. 13, 2021 This piece is part of a New Faculty series in which we are introducing our new faculty members for the academic year 2021-2022. Kelsey Weitzel has been with MU Extension for almost five years, but is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty who are joining the school of Health Professions. Kelsey Weitzel Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences Why did you choose to work at Mizzou?…