June 10, 2022
Andy Frey to join School of Social Work
Dr. Frey is the school’s first hire through the MizzouForward initiative.
June 7, 2022
Spring 2022 Dean’s List
Congratulations to 1,497 Health Professions students who made the Spring 2022 Dean’s List!
May 10, 2022
A family reunited
During the pandemic, international student Gashaye Tefera was separated from his family for nearly two years. His African resilience and the support of the MU School of Social Work helped him cope until they could be reunited. May 10, 2022 By Kelsey Allen, MIZZOU magazine Gashaye Tefera’s family (from left), Mackda, Melos, Barckot and Gashaye Gashaye Tefera is one of many internationals who leave family to further their education overseas. While his wife and young daughter were in Ethiopia, he spent two years studying in five European countries through the prestigious Erasmus Mundus scholarship. After earning a second master’s degree…
May 9, 2022
Learning to adapt: Eyob Teklesenbet
May 9, 2022 Contact: Deidra Ashley, ashleyde@missouri.edu For many native Columbians, attending the University of Missouri seems to be the next logical step after graduating high school. The same was true for senior health science major Eyob Teklesenbet. “Mizzou became my home away from home,” he said. “I liked being so close to family — and there are so many great programs to choose from.” Teklesenbet started out as a pre-nursing major and combined his in-class learning with a job as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). “After being a CNA for two years, I realized that the clinical setting…
May 6, 2022
2022 DHS Award Winners
May 5, 2022 The Department of Health Sciences is pleased to announce the 2022 award recipients! Winners are acknowledged for their achievements, character and commitment in DHS. Lexie Chirpich Academic Achievement Award: Lexie Chirpich The recipient of this award demonstrates academic excellence in all aspects of the Health Sciences curriculum, including grades, classroom participation, research involvement and/or lab work. The recipient takes full advantage of educational experiences in class, on campus and beyond. The award is available to students who meet the following criteria: • Senior standing • GPA of 3.75 or higher • Proven record of…
May 3, 2022
Physical Therapy student and resident research highlights
Physical Therapy students and residents presented at local, state and national levels.
May 2, 2022
Students selected to Rural Immersion Program
The Rural Immersion Program is a four-day experience for health professions students who are interested in living and working in a rural area. This is a non-clinical experience designed to highlight the social and communal aspects of rural life.
May 2, 2022
Botswana Blackburn wins Governor’s award for Excellence in Teaching
April 28, 2022 Botswana Blackburn, associate chair and teaching professor in the Department of Health Sciences, is the 2022 recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Presented by the Office of the Provost, this award is given to an outstanding faculty member from each participating higher education institution in the state, based on these criteria: Effective teaching and advising Service to the university community Commitment to high standards of excellence Success in nurturing student achievement Dr. Blackburn’s nominators for this award include School of…
May 2, 2022
School of Social Work Assistant Professor wins Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award
Story by Gracie Hedenberg Congratulations to Danielle Easter, assistant clinical professor of social work and co-director of the Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic, for winning a 2022 Provost’s Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award! This annual award and its $1,000 prize honor up to three MU assistant or associate professors who demonstrate superior advising skills, exceptional commitment to student learning inside and outside of the classroom, and potential to be published on teaching-related topics. The awarded faculty members must work full-time at MU for five years or less. They also must have stellar recommendations from peers and…
April 30, 2022
Health Professions students revealed on Tap Day
April 30, 2022Updated May 4, 2022 Tap Day is one of Mizzou’s oldest traditions. It recognizes individuals for exemplary service to the university. Several Health Professions students and one faculty member were “tapped” this year and revealed at a ceremony April 29. Congratulations to all! Chloe Brewer, Mortar BoardSocial Work major Kathryn Butler, ODKHealth Science major Lexi Jacobsmeyer, ODKSpeech, Language & Hearing Sciences Katie Jennings, Mortar BoardHealth Science major Grace Nielson, Mortar BoardSocial Work major Alexis Seals, Mortar Board Social Work major Emma Wickland, Rollins SocietyPublic Health master’s student Lynelle Phillips, Rollins SocietyPublic Health…