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New College of Health Sciences faculty for fall 2026

September 9, 2026

College of Health Sciences welcomes new faculty for fall 2026

Get to know some of the new faculty members in the Mizzou College of Health Sciences.

Nathan Dare

September 9, 2026

New faculty spotlight: Nathan Dare

Nathan Dare is an assistant visiting professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy.

Rachel Wolpert

August 31, 2026

Wolpert named to Encompass Health Professorship

The professorship recognizes a faculty member whose scholarship, innovation and leadership advance their discipline and improve patient outcomes.

A woman works with a physical therapist

August 27, 2026

New scholarships honor therapists who turned care into calling

Inspired by the care his wife received during her battle with Parkinson’s disease, Dennis DiPietre established scholarships honoring three therapists and supporting future health care leaders.

Tim Wolf

June 9, 2026

Tim Wolf named editor-in-chief of AJOT

Tim Wolf has been appointed editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy, effective July 1.

May 2026 CHS graduates

May 13, 2026

Meet our May 2026 graduates

The University of Missouri is preparing to award degrees to more than 800 new College of Health Sciences graduates.

Emily Craven

May 13, 2026

Mizzou Made ’26: Emily Craven, OTD

Emily Craven of Springfield, Missouri, is completing an Occupational Therapy Doctorate.

Olivia Pool

May 13, 2026

Mizzou Made ’26: Olivia Pool, OTD

Olivia Pool of Saint Charles, Missouri, is completing an Occupational Therapy Doctorate.

Photo of professor teaching students in classroom

April 24, 2026

Teaching with artificial intelligence

The 2026 CHS AI showcase includes a featured presentation, "Critical Thinking Alongside AI: Reframing Competencies for the Future Health Care Workforce."

A QR code is taped to a wall near elevators

April 21, 2026

Occupational Therapy students test technology to enhance campus accessibility

Occupational Therapy students temporarily equipped the lobby of Lewis and Clark halls with NaviLens — scannable codes similar to QR codes.