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Freddie Avant poses outside of a building

July 16, 2025

Social work superhero

As an undergraduate, Freddie Avant, MSW ’82, mentored disadvantaged kids and realized social work was his calling.

A storm at night

July 14, 2025

Mizzou researcher tackles hidden dangers of nighttime tornadoes

An $80,000 NSF award will enable School of Social Work faculty member Jennifer First to study the aftermath of tornado outbreaks that swept across the Midwest in March 2025.

July 3, 2025

Clinic in session

For College of Health Sciences students, there’s no learning experience quite like being face to face with patients.

An abstract rendering of the future of Health Sciences

July 3, 2025

The future of Health Sciences

Dean Kristofer Hagglund explains why we need to take a comprehensive and integrated approach to wellness.

July 3, 2025

Calming chronic disease

Idethia Shevon Harvey wants to take the stress out of diabetes management.

A graphic depicts two hand gestures

July 3, 2025

Meaningful gestures

Laura Morett studies how gestures pair with language to increase understanding.

July 1, 2025

Mizzou law clinic helps PT faculty member elevate small business

Dana Chole and her partners at Switched Adapted Toys turned to the Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic at Mizzou when it was time to grow and establish themselves as a nonprofit.

June 30, 2025

Saffran, Rose leave legacy in public health at Mizzou

Longtime leaders depart after years of innovation, teaching and community impact at the University of Missouri.

June 30, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Dexter D’Costa, MHA ’05

Dexter D'Costa graduated from the Master of Health Administration program in 2005.

June 30, 2025

Master of Health Administration students intern over the summer

For College of Health Sciences students, summer break means another opportunity to learn and further their careers. Several students pursuing a Master of Health Administration landed internships that provide them with real-world experience in the industry.