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Elizabeth Scheer

December 15, 2025

Mizzou Made 2025: Elizabeth Scheer, BHS-OTA

Elizabeth Scheer of New Haven, Missouri, is completing a Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Rebecca Vasta

December 15, 2025

Back to school: Occupational therapist Rebecca Vasta is helping students succeed

After already earning two Mizzou degrees, Vasta will receive a doctoral degree in occupational therapy this December while working in Everett Public Schools.

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December 10, 2025

Engineering smarter care for ALS patients

Bill Janes and colleagues are adapting sensors to fit the needs of ALS patients, whose functional decline often mirrors that of older adults but progresses more rapidly and unpredictably.

Bees in a hive and a family in a field

November 20, 2025

Extension program helps veteran grow honey business

A Marine Corps veteran, Jessica Johnson participates in Missouri Heroes to Hives, a program for U.S. military veterans that aims to improve financial and personal wellness through free professional training and community development centered around beekeeping.

October 23, 2025

Tiger OT celebrates 20 years of therapy, compassionate care

Tiger OT has helped more than 1,000 clients make improvements while providing Mizzou students with hands-on training and a critical advantage over peers from other programs.

October 1, 2025

Student Ambassador applications now open

Apply to become a CHS Student Ambassador to grow your leadership, networking and public speaking skills.

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September 8, 2025

College of Health Sciences welcomes new faculty for fall 2025

The new academic year means plenty of fresh faces in the College of Health Sciences. Get to know some of our new faculty members for fall 2025.

Bridget Kraus

September 8, 2025

New faculty spotlight: Bridget Kraus

Bridget Kraus is a new assistant professor with the Department of Occupational Therapy.

September 2, 2025

Inaugural camp provides an inside look at health sciences opportunities

The Mizzou Health Sciences Camp offered high school students a weeklong opportunity to explore various career paths in health care.

A group of College of Health Sciences faculty

September 1, 2025

Faculty receive promotions

Several College of Health Sciences faculty received promotions effective Sept. 1, 2025. Congratulations to all!