March 20, 2023
Social Work student’s artistic side fuels entrepreneurial journey
They say art imitates life. But for Kasey Hammock, art shaped her life. “My roots are in more creative and inspiration-focused spaces,” Hammock said. “But what I found over time is that it’s a privilege to have the space to be creative, to follow your passions and to have people in your life who support you following those endeavors. Social work gives people the opportunities to live their best lives and removes societal barriers that keep people from pursuing their passions.” Hammock is a second-year PhD student in the School of Social Work with a dissertation focused on data-driven decision-making…
March 15, 2023
Lack of access to health care contributes to Missouri’s maternal mortality rates
March 10, 2023
Doctoral student receives $100,000 research grant
Bridget Comparato Kraus is working to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries.
March 8, 2023
Group exercise program for older adults led to more independent exercise despite pandemic restrictions, MU study finds
March 2, 2023
Andy Frey named Fellow of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare
Dr. Frey's research focuses on the prevention and treatment of young children with challenging behaviors in school settings
March 2, 2023
Health Professions students revealed as Mizzou ’39 recipients
Recipients are selected for academic achievement, leadership and service.
March 1, 2023
Get to know: Teresa Titus-Howard, MSW ’93, MHA ’98
By Mia Hollander Photo courtesy of Teresa Titus-Howard Teresa Titus-Howard, PhD, MHA, MSW, CCM, began her career as a hospital social worker. She was recently recognized as one of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs by the Daily Record. Dr. Titus-Howard is President and CEO of The Coordinating Center, a Maryland statewide nonprofit, whose mission is to partner with people of all ages and abilities and those who support them in the community to achieve their aspirations for independence, health, and a meaningful community life. Dr. Titus-Howard laid the framework for her successful career path while working towards her MSW at Mizzou.
Feb. 28, 2023
Teresa Pitts to be next chair of Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Teresa Pitts, PhD, CCC/SLP, and husband Clint Greene, DVM, are moving to Columbia with their three dogs and two cats. Dr. Pitts says her hobbies are “bad art and trying really hard not to kill house plants!” Dean Kristofer Hagglund has selected Teresa Pitts, PhD, CCC/SLP, to be the next chair of the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. She will lead a department that is home to one of the nation’s oldest continually accredited programs in speech-language pathology and offers the only PhD program in speech-language pathology in Missouri. “Dr. Pitts received overwhelming support as a candidate…
Feb. 27, 2023
Staff inspire fellow first-generation college students
By Mia Hollander Donal Buckner is the Health Professions coordinator of student access and scholars initiatives. Jacob Brase photo One in five Mizzou students are the first in their family to attend a four-year university. For these first-generation students, navigating college may be more difficult. However, Two School of Health Professions staff members who were also first-generation students are using their experiences to help guide students toward success. Donal Buckner is the Health Professions coordinator of student access and scholars initiatives. In this role, he is involved with student recruitment, student success and retention. As a former first-generation student, he…
Feb. 23, 2023
Mizzou Respiratory Therapy program receives elite Apex designation
The Mizzou Respiratory Therapy program has been recognized among the best in the nation. The program has received several competitive awards, including the American Association for Respiratory Care’s (AARC) elite Apex Award for 2023–24. According to the AARC, “An Apex designation for [a] respiratory care program exemplifies best practices in the professional education of respiratory therapists and demonstrates that [the] organization enhances the quality of care and elevates the respiratory therapy profession. As an Apex recipient, [a] program is a member of an elite group of respiratory care organizations from across the U.S. who have met the stringent quality and…