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Bridget Kraus

October 1, 2026

National funding advances Mizzou research on life after spinal cord injury

Occupational therapy faculty member Bridget Kraus joins a national cohort of emerging rehabilitation science leaders focused on improving life after spinal cord injury.

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September 22, 2026

Faculty receive promotions

Congratulations to all faculty members who were promoted effective Sept. 1, 2026.

Rachel Wolpert

September 21, 2026

Wolpert named editor-in-chief of Occupational Therapy Journal of Research

Rachel Wolpert will helm the peer-reviewed journal, which publishes research that advances occupational therapy science and informs clinical practice.

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.