Oct. 10, 2024
Motion Analysis Center among Mizzou’s techiest tools
From virtual reality to robots, Tigers have access to the latest technology across campus. Check out 16 locations, tools and devices that will level up your college experience.
Oct. 10, 2024
Mental Health INterdisciplinary Training (MINT) Program
The MU School of Social Work is recruiting master’s students interested in interdisciplinary school mental health practitioner training leading to state credentialing in school social work, school psychology, or school counseling. The MINT Program Trainee includes: Paid tuition for two years (during completion of master’s course work) Annual stipend of $19,020 Eligibility for state credentialing in school psychology, school counseling, or social work upon completion of the student’s program Opportunities for on-campus students only due to geographical limitations High-quality interdisciplinary training across school psychology, school counseling, and school social work, including learning to implement an innovative school mental health model…
Oct. 9, 2024
Rachel Proffitt uses technology to better health care
Occupational Therapy faculty member uses novel technologies for post-stroke and post-traumatic brain injury rehabilitation among older adults.
Oct. 8, 2024
Fall 2024 faculty promotions
Congratulations to College of Health Sciences faculty who received promotions this fall!
Oct. 8, 2024
Career detour fuels success as licensed physician assistant
How a detour on the road toward becoming a physician assistant helped CHS alum Taylor Lintner reach her dream destination.
Oct. 7, 2024
Erin Robinson honored for advancing accessibility at Mizzou
Congratulations to Erin Robinson, School of Social Work assistant professor and Master of Social Work program director, who received a 2024 Lee Henson Access Mizzou Award on Sept. 26. This awards were established in 2014 by the MU Chancellor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities to honor Lee Henson by recognizing forward-thinking students, faculty and staff who work to make the university a more inclusive place for people with disabilities. “Erin found unique and individualized processes by which to ensure I could continue my education and graduate on time even after two unexpected surgeries and multiple unplanned, extended hospitalizations,” her nomination read. “I…
Oct. 3, 2024
Lisa Harrison named director of business administration
The College of Health Sciences is proud to welcome Lisa Harrison as its new director of business administration starting Oct. 21.
Oct. 3, 2024
Fireside chat with SSM Health leaders
The Master of Health Administration program in the College of Health Sciences is pleased to host a panel discussion and reception featuring two prominent leaders in health care.
Oct. 1, 2024
Alese Thompson recognized for contributions to clinical laboratory science
Alese Thompson, clinical site coordinator and assistant clinical professor of Clinical Laboratory Science, has been honored for her contributions to clinical laboratory science education and the field itself. Thompson was recently selected by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) as one of eight recipients nationwide of the 2024 ASCLS Voices Under 40 Spotlight. The recognition honors ASCLS members at a young age in their professional careers who have shown exceptional commitment to the society, the laboratory profession, and their communities at large. She was also a recipient of the 2024 Omicron Sigma ASCLS Award and the 2024 President’s Award for…
Sep. 27, 2024
Mentoring the health care experts of tomorrow
Students from across the College of Health Sciences participated in the Tomorrow’s Health Care Experts Expo put on by MU Health Care on Friday, Sept. 13, at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia. The event was attended by hundreds of high school students from across mid-Missouri. The expo was designed to help these students learn about potential career paths within the health care industry. Senior Radiography students Jada Graves and Katelyn Kruse helped staff the Radiography booth, engaging students in a “What Bone am I?” game and discussing the student experience in the radiography program. Other CHS programs and…