Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Kimberly Keller
Sept. 13, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we introduce new faculty members for the 2021-22 academic year. Kimberly Keller is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension who are joining the School of Health Professions’ Department of Health Sciences. Kimberly Keller, Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences How long have you been with Mizzou? I first came to Mizzou in 1997 as a graduate student pursuing my doctoral degree, and I have worked with MU Extension programs since 2001. What do you specialize in? I specialize in program evaluation, particularly in evaluating efforts that are designed to…
Sep. 14, 2021
New faculty spotlight: Sarah A. Wood
Sept. 10, 2021 This piece is part of a series introducing all new faculty members for the academic year 2021-22. Sarah Wood has worked with MU Extension as a nutrition and health specialist since 2017 and is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty who are joining the school of Health Professions. Sarah A. Wood Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences Why did you choose to work at Mizzou? I started working for MU Extension in February 2017 as a Nutrition and Health Education specialist and teaching classes. I strongly believe in the mission of Extension to improve the lives and health of…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Stephen Ball
Sept. 1, 2021 This piece is part of a series introducing all new faculty members for the academic year 2021–22. Stephen Ball has been a nutrition and exercise physiology professor with MU Extension since 2001. Now, as part of a cohort of several Extension faculty who are joining the School of Health Professions, he will teach and conduct research in the Department of Physical Therapy. Stephen Ball Professor, Physical Therapy What brought you to Mizzou/MU Extension? I grew up in Kirksville, MO and have always been a Tiger fan. I was…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Leslie Speller-Henderson
Sept. 13, 2021 This story is part of a series highlighting our new faculty for the 2021-22 academic year. Leslie Speller-Henderson recently moved to Missouri from Tennessee. She is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension that are joining the School of Health Professions. Leslie Speller-Henderson Associate Extension Professor, Health Sciences Tell us a bit about yourself. What brought you to Mizzou/ why did you choose to work at Mizzou? I came to Mizzou in June 2020 to be a part of MU Extension and the fantastic Nutrition, Health and Families team. I like to say Jo…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Kristin Miller
Sept. 8, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we introduce new faculty members for the 2021-22 academic year. Kristin Miller is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension who are joining the School of Health Professions. Kristin Miller Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences and Physical Therapy What brought you to Mizzou? I was born and raised a Mizzou fan since I’m from Ashland, MO. It was a natural choice to want to work for Mizzou and the timing was right for myself and my family. I’ve loved my time as a Tiger so far.
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Rebekah Carpenter
September 13, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we are introducing all the new faculty members for the academic year 2021-22. Rebekah Carpenter is joining the Department of Physical Therapy as an assistant teaching professor. Rebekah Carpenter Assistant Teaching Professor, Physical Therapy What brought you to Mizzou? The opportunity to develop an entirely new degree program that focuses on preparing students for a career in applied strength and conditioning was one I could not pass up. Creating a program where students will hone a skill set in exercise technique and…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Jo Britt-Rankin
Sept. 13, 2021 This piece is part of series in which we introduce the new faculty members for the 2021-22 academic year. Jo Britt-Rankin has been at the University since 1990 and comes to the School of Health Professions as part of a cohort of nutrition faculty with MU Extension. Jo Britt-Rankin Extension Professor, Health Sciences What brought you to Mizzou? I moved to Columbia in 1990 and while I was working on my PhD, I took a job with MU Extension. Tell us about your work within…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Susan Mills-Gray
Sept. 7, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we are introducing all new faculty members for the 2021-2022 academic year. Susan Mills-Gray has worked for MU Extension for the past 38 years, and is pare of a cohort of nutrition faculty who are joining the School of Health Professions. Susan Mills-Gray, Extension Professor, Nutrition, and Exercise Physiology Tell us a bit about yourself. What brought you to Mizzou/ why did you choose to work at Mizzou? I grew up in southeast Missouri where I was exposed…
Sep. 13, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Kelsey Weitzel
Sept. 13, 2021 This piece is part of a New Faculty series in which we are introducing our new faculty members for the academic year 2021-2022. Kelsey Weitzel has been with MU Extension for almost five years, but is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty who are joining the school of Health Professions. Kelsey Weitzel Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences Why did you choose to work at Mizzou?…
Sep. 13, 2021
Public Health senior finds mentors and community at Mizzou
Photos courtesy of Jaylan Wright Jaylan Wright Hometown: Houston, Texas Major: Public Health senior Minor: Human Development and Family Studies Jaylan’s mom, Trina, right, works toward college access for at-risk and undocumented students. She is a doctoral candidate at St. Thomas University for Ethical Leadership. “There’s always been a big push for me to go to college,” Jaylan said. Why did you choose Mizzou? I went on quite a few college tours, but none of the campuses felt as easy to navigate as Mizzou. It was also important for me to be able to find community as a…