Aug. 26, 2026
New scholarships honor therapists who turned care into calling
Inspired by the care his wife received during her battle with Parkinson’s disease, Dennis DiPietre established scholarships honoring three therapists and supporting future health care leaders.
July 9, 2026
Kelley named associate dean for graduate studies
Elizabeth Kelley will serve as program director for the college’s interdisciplinary PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science while providing support for graduate and professional programs and students across the college.
May 17, 2026
Beth Kelley appointed inaugural Fritz Faculty Scholar
The three-year appointment recognizes Kelley’s work in teaching and research — and carries special meaning because it was made possible by longtime colleague Dana Fritz.
May 12, 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.
May 12, 2026
Mizzou Made ’26: Lily Gillis, BHS
Lily Gillis of Rochester, Illinois, is completing a BHS in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.
May 7, 2026
Speech-language pathology students take learning beyond the classroom
Master’s degree students in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences built ready-to-use toolkits for speech-language pathologists.
April 15, 2026
Teresa Pitts named inaugural Davisson Faculty Scholar
The three-year appointment will strengthen research and innovation in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.
March 5, 2026
2026 Speech & Language Summer Camps
The MU Speech and Hearing Clinic is excited to announce its Summer Camp 2026 offerings. This year, three different camps will take place throughout July and will serve second graders through teens with varied programming.
Feb. 17, 2026
Combs Language Preschool celebrates 25 years of learning, laughter
From a modest start to a thriving program, the preschool has helped children find their voice while training hundreds of future speech-language pathologists.
Nov. 12, 2025
Project Little Bites offers breakthroughs for problem feeders
A new pilot program through the Combs Language Preschool is helping children and their families replace mealtime anxiety with curiosity and fun.