Sep. 26, 2024
Respiratory Therapy alum returns to campus 50 years later
Paul Bass (back row, third from left) visited with a class of junior Respiratory Therapy students while touring the current College of Health Sciences facilities. Bass graduated from the Respiratory Therapy program in 1974. Story by Ryan Gauthier, rjgauthier@health.missouri.edu When Paul Bass graduated with a degree in Respiratory Therapy from the University of Missouri in 1974, there was no such thing as the College of Health Sciences — the School of Health-Related Professions didn’t come together until 1978. More than 50 years after departing from Mizzou as a proud graduate, Bass returned to campus this past week…
Sep. 25, 2024
Workshops designed to help students get into research
By Rebecca Spezzano College of Health Sciences students interested in building their skills as researchers are in luck, as a series of virtual workshops this fall can help them work toward Student Training for Advancing Research (S.T.A.R.) certification. The S.T.A.R. program was created by the Mizzou Office of Undergraduate Research. To earn the credential, students must complete five or more qualifying workshops. While these workshops will take place via Zoom, the College of Health Sciences is hosting a series of in-person livestream sessions in 108 Clark Hall for participants who would prefer some extra camaraderie — and free snacks. The first…
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…
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.
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.
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.