July 16, 2025
Social work superhero
As an undergraduate, Freddie Avant, MSW ’82, mentored disadvantaged kids and realized social work was his calling.
July 14, 2025
Mizzou researcher tackles hidden dangers of nighttime tornadoes
An $80,000 NSF award will enable School of Social Work faculty member Jennifer First to study the aftermath of tornado outbreaks that swept across the Midwest in March 2025.
July 3, 2025
Clinic in session
For College of Health Sciences students, there’s no learning experience quite like being face to face with patients.
June 24, 2025
Gass named CEO of Burrell Behavioral Health
Mat Gass is a 2006 graduate of Mizzou’s Master of Social Work program. He has more than 25 years of experience in behavioral health care.
May 22, 2025
Photo gallery: May 2025 commencement
The Mizzou College of Health Sciences held its spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18. Nearly 800 students were awarded degrees, with graduates representing our many departments and programs.
May 21, 2025
Social work student advocates for psychedelic-assisted therapy in Missouri
Gregory Williams, a veteran and Master of Social Work student at Mizzou, is pushing for the legalization of psychedelic-assisted therapy in the state.
May 13, 2025
Meet our May 2025 graduates
The University of Missouri is preparing to award 5,954 degrees during May commencement ceremonies, including more than 800 new College of Health Sciences graduates.
May 13, 2025
Mizzou Made 2025: Addison Sircy, MSW
Addison Sircy of Cumming, Georgia, is completing a Master of Social Work.
May 9, 2025
Social work student discovers love of advocacy work
A trip to the Missouri State Capitol helped Jamie Skinner find a passion for policy and representation.
May 5, 2025
Social work student balances studies with academic advising
Advisor by day, student by night. That’s the life Taylor Morrow leads as he balances his duties as a senior academic advisor at the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business with his studies in the College of Health Sciences’ Master of Social Work program.