Nov. 1, 2022
Social work student follows mom’s footsteps
BSW student Carmen Dieken (left) as a child with her mother, Robin Hochgrebe. By Kate Lickert Robin Hochgrebe graduated from Mizzou’s School of Social Work with her BSW in 2008 and her MSW in 2013. Social work has changed over the years, but one thing has remained constant: social workers’ desire to help, care for and support those in need. Carmen Dieken, a current social work student, shares a special bond with the program and her mother. Dieken was 12 years old when her mom, Robin Hochgrebe, graduated with her MSW from the University of Missouri. Watching her mom help…
Oct. 26, 2022
Remer, Mermelstein receive Social Work centennial impact awards
Aaron Thompson and Joanne Mermelstein Stanley Remer and Aaron Thompson The School of Social Work celebrated 100+ years of social work education at Mizzou with a special Homecoming tailgate Oct. 22. At the event, School of Social Work director Aaron Thompson, recognized two individuals for their significant contributions to the field of social work. Joanne Mermelstein Centennial Impact: Faculty Award Joanne Mermelstein, MS ’61, advocated for the MU School of Social Work in several ways as a professor, interim director (1988) and director of the Master of Social Work Program. Dr. Mermelstein was a champion and pioneer in rural social…
Oct. 19, 2022
Sybil Prost finds life’s work after graduate school at Mizzou
By Kate Lickert Sybil Prost, MSW ’92, was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, and grew up in Columbia. From the beginning, Mizzou had a strong influence on her life. “Some of our family traditions revolved around the University of Missouri-Columbia campus long before I knew what college I wanted to attend,” Prost said. “Our family had season tickets to Mizzou football, toured the house decorations during homecoming, and enjoyed listening to Marching Mizzou on Saturday mornings from our backyard.” Although Prost received her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice Administration and Corrections from Central Missouri State University, she decided to come…
Sep. 21, 2022
Health Professions students visit Monett, Missouri, with Rural Immersion program
Students learned about health care in a rural community.
Sep. 13, 2022
CDC awards $1.6 million grant to study firearm violence exposure among young adults experiencing homelessness
Grant will be used to study firearm violence exposure among young adults experiencing homelessness.
Sep. 7, 2022
Interprofessional Education Day prepares students for careers with hands-on, collaborative practice
Students from clinical disciplines participated to learn about interprofessional collaboration.
Sep. 1, 2022
Taking down stigma, one step at a time
MU researcher decreases stigma among probation and parole officers through short online trainings.
Aug. 31, 2022
Dani Pevehouse-Pfeiffer: New faculty Q&A
Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Social Work What classes are you teaching this semester? 7220 Advanced Social Work Practice in Integrated Healthcare What do you love about teaching? What are you most looking forward to this semester? This will be my first semester teaching master’s-level students and I’m excited about growing and fostering skill development in our future social workers. Part of why I enjoyed the Master of Social Work program so much was due in large part to the mentorship I received from my own professors and instructors. I’m looking forward to that relationship-building this semester most. …
Aug. 31, 2022
Tiffany Bowman: New faculty Q&A
Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Social Work What classes are you teaching this semester? I will be teaching one section of Social Work 4970 and one section of Social Work 4971. In addition to the courses, I will be working with students planning for their social work practicum placements next semester. I will also be developing new field placement opportunities for social work students. What do you love about teaching? What are you most looking forward to this semester? I love teaching because students are full of energy, new ideas and passion for the field of social work. I am…
Aug. 30, 2022
Dan Hanneken: New faculty Q&A
Assistant Teaching Professor, School of Social Work What classes are you teaching this semester? I am teaching Criminal Justice & Delinquency, Corrections, and Social Treatment this semester. What do you love about teaching? Preparing future professionals to be effective in their work. What are you most looking forward to this semester? Meeting first-year students and encouraging them and the other students to make the best of their experience at MU. Tell us a little about yourself! I was an adjunct for 10 years prior to becoming faculty. I love to travel with my wife, and we sometimes enjoy bringing our…