April 9, 2024
Small and mighty: MU School of Social Work ranked among best in nation
Increased research and scholarship productivity boosts Mizzou School of Social Work rankings. Mizzou is one of the best places to earn a master’s degree in social work, according to U.S. News and World Report, which released its Best Health Schools rankings in April. Parallel to the recent increase in these national rankings, the MU School of Social Work has also seen dramatic increases in grant-funded research and scholarship. Academic Analytics, a national data service that tracks faculty research and scholarly productivity (grants, grant expenditures, articles, citations, books/chapters, awards, etc.), ranks the MU School of Social Work No. 12 out of…
April 9, 2024
Mizzou Occupational Therapy ranked No. 22 by U.S. News and World Report
New ranking puts the Mizzou entry-level occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program among the top 8% in the nation. Mizzou is one of the best places to earn an occupational therapy degree, according to U.S. News and World Report, which released its Best Health Schools rankings today. The University of Missouri climbed 14 places to No. 22 out of 263 occupational therapy programs across the country. “Our vision for Department of Occupational Therapy at University of Missouri is to be a leader in advancing the profession of occupational therapy,” said Department Chair Tim Wolf, PhD, OTD, OTR/L. “Our faculty, staff…
April 9, 2024
CHS shows out at Research Week symposium
A total of 67 students and fellows with ties to the College of Health Sciences are showcasing their work during Show Me Research Week at the University of Missouri.
April 9, 2024
SLHS faculty, alumni to present at state convention
Students, alumni, and faculty members from the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences are set to attend and present at the MSHA's 65th Annual Meeting & Convention.
April 5, 2024
A library lifeline
MU social work student Tyler Davis is making a difference in local lives while blazing his own trail in a new position at the Daniel Boone Regional Library.
April 4, 2024
Alumni spotlight: Keavy Farris, MHA 2012
Get to know Keavy Farris, a 2012 graduate of Mizzou's Master of Health Administration program.
April 3, 2024
Sigma Eta Rho inducts 41 new members
Congratulations to 41 students who were inducted into the Sigma Eta Rho honor society March 13. Sigma Eta Rho a co-ed professional fraternity open to all College of Health Sciences students with a GPA of 3.3 or above. Members work to improve our community through service and philanthropy. Follow @musigmaetarho on Instagram to learn more. Mazie Meyr: Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Tatum Miller: Health Science Riley Lewis: Pre-Health Addy Lewis: Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Alayna Olender: Radiography Dalaini Bryant: Health Science Megan Frazer: Health Science Addison Banse: Health Science Emily Gatlin: Health Science Kenna Dooley: Health Science…
April 2, 2024
Breaking the silence on mental toll of health care
Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences students discussed how experiences in their programs and clinical placements can affect their mental health — and uncovered resources that can help.
April 1, 2024
Connie Brooks named executive director of Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment
Congratulations to Connie Brooks, clinical professor in the Department of Health Psychology, who has been named executive director of the MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment. Founded in 2005, the Thompson Center is dedicated to clinical service, research and training to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Brooks joined the Department of Health Psychology and the Thompson Center in 2015 and most recently served as director of the Missouri LEND program, TIPS for Kids, and a member of the Thompson Center executive leadership team. Read more about…
March 28, 2024
Occupational Therapy faculty receive Roster of Fellows Awards
Department of Occupational Therapy faculty members Tiffany Bolton, Whitney Henderson and Rachel Proffitt each received a Roster of Fellows Award from the American Occupational Therapy Association.