May 13, 2026
Mizzou Made ’26: Olivia Pool, OTD
Olivia Pool of Saint Charles, Missouri, is completing an Occupational Therapy Doctorate.
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."
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.
March 16, 2026
Mizzou student honors parents’ influence through Peru study abroad
Emma Letzig completed hands-on health service work in Cusco through Mizzou Study Abroad, strengthening both her career goals and family connection to the South American country.
March 3, 2026
Karen Funkenbusch speaks on agriculture safety
Karen Funkenbusch, assistant extension professor with the Department of Occupational Therapy, encouraged farmers to prioritize their health and well-being during this year's Ag Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week.
February 12, 2026
Restaurant owner still cooking thanks to Tiger OT
Cindy Downing started rehab sessions through the Tiger OT clinic in fall 2014. Her experiences would be marked by innovative care and great strides in her abilities to perform important tasks.
January 20, 2026
Mizzou grad explores future of OT through robotics
Hope Schust worked with OT faculty member Bill Janes and a computer science student to print, build and configure an open-source robotic arm prototype that could improve care and expand access.
January 14, 2026
Department of Occupational Therapy to host Inaugural Winnie Dunn Research Colloquium
The Mizzou Department of Occupational Therapy will host the inaugural Winnie Dunn Occupational Therapy Research Colloquium Friday, May 15, 2026.
January 5, 2026
Photo gallery: December 2025 commencement
See images from the December 2025 commencement ceremony for the Mizzou College of Health Sciences, which was held Friday, Dec. 19, in Jesse Auditorium.
December 16, 2025
Meet our December 2025 graduates
The University of Missouri is preparing to award 1,832 degrees during December commencement ceremonies, including more than 200 new College of Health Sciences graduates.