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Kelli Canada

Sep. 24, 2024

Kelli Canada receives Marie M. and Harry L. Smith Endowment

The endowment is designed to promote and support the work of outstanding faculty at the University of Missouri, including support for research and teaching activities.

Sep. 23, 2024

Photo gallery: Clark Hall grand opening

The Mizzou College of Health Sciences recently celebrated the completion of about $6 million in renovations to Clark Hall. The project started in August 2023 and wrapped up in the summer of 2024, with work completed to more than 15,000 square feet of the building.

Sep. 20, 2024

2024 College of Health Sciences alumni award recipients

Margo Leitschuh, BHS ’16 Outstanding Young Alumni Margo Leitschuh (second from right) completed her BHS in Health Science in 2016 and has emerged as a national leader in college student health and well-being. She is the prevention and implementation team lead for Missouri Partners in Prevention — a coalition that includes the University of Missouri and 25 other campuses across the state — and serves as project lead for the nation’s first-ever Suicide Prevention Coalition Academy. Her nominator, Jenna Wintemberg, said Leitschuh’s commitment to giving back is evident through her ongoing support of CHS students, whether by mentoring interns, presenting…

Anna Boone stands outside of Clark Hall

Sep. 19, 2024

Mizzou researcher works to help stroke survivors thrive

Anna Boone with the Mizzou Department of Occupational Therapy has received $2.8 million from the National Institutes of Health to help individuals recovering from stroke.

Danielle Easter and Kelli Canada stand outside of Lewis and Clark Halls

Sep. 17, 2024

Integrative Behavioral Health Clinic celebrates a decade of healing

The University of Missouri's Integrative Behavioral Health Clinic celebrates 10 years of community service.

Leonard and Barbara Bush stand near Jesse Hall on the University of Missouri campus.

Sep. 16, 2024

Building bridges: Couple’s record-setting gift will benefit College of Health Sciences students, faculty for generations to come

Leonard and Barbara Bush pledged $4.4 million from their estate — the largest gift in the history of the college.

Sep. 12, 2024

Tail-wagging tomography: Meet the nuclear medicine alums behind your pet’s scans

After years of practicing nuclear medicine with human patients, Kevin and Joni Lunceford opted for a new challenge by joining the Mizzou Veterinary Health Center.

Sep. 11, 2024

Photo gallery: Physical Therapy hosts annual baby lab

The Mizzou Department of Physical Therapy hosted its annual baby lab on Thursday, Sept. 5. The event allows second-year PT students to observe the movements and behaviors of babies to better understand typical development.

A young woman looks into a microscope at a lab bench

Sep. 10, 2024

Internship gives Health Science major inside look at drug development

Health Science major Charlotte Munene spent the summer immersed in the research and development of life-changing medicine at the National Institutes of Health.

Sep. 6, 2024

Photo gallery: Health Sciences Scholars kickoff

The College of Health Sciences Scholars Program kicked off on Tuesday, Aug. 27, with about 50 faculty members, scholars, alumni and mentors in attendance. The orientation gave incoming scholars a chance to learn about the program as well as available opportunities for professional development and networking.