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Jennifer First

May 19, 2026

Jennifer First speaks in tornado response panel

Jennifer First, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, joined a panel of professionals in a webinar hosted by the Natural Hazards Center to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the May 22, 2011, Joplin EF5 tornado.

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.

Douglas Odongo

May 13, 2026

Mizzou Made ’26: Douglas Odongo, PhD

Douglas Odongo of Koforidua, Ghana, is completing a PhD in Social Work.

Caitlin Bartley

May 11, 2026

Embracing risk: Mizzou honors Caitlin Bartley’s work with posthumous degree

Grounded in the concept of ‘dignity of risk,’ Caitlin Bartley’s scholarship and advocacy continue to influence disability research and practice at Mizzou and beyond.

A woman stands in a field

May 1, 2026

Boren Award helps Criminal and Justice Studies major study abroad in Morocco

Mairi Beranek will study in Morocco this fall, where she will have the opportunity to fully immerse herself in the language and culture.

A portrait of Ashley McGarrah

April 30, 2026

Social work student traveling to England through Fulbright program

Ashley McGarrah will explore the field of social work this summer at the University of Bristol in England.

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."

table of appetizers in front of easels holding student research posters

April 1, 2026

College of Health Sciences to host research celebration April 23

The Mizzou College of Health Sciences will host a celebration of student and faculty research on April 23.

Clark Peters

March 12, 2026

Clark Peters named to NACC Board

Clark Peters, associate professor in the School of Social Work, has been elected to serve on the board of the National Association of Counsel for Children.

March 5, 2026

Careers in Criminal and Justice Studies

The School of Social Work will celebrate the launch of its new bachelor’s degree in Criminal and Justice Studies with a special event from 5:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15.