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…
Sep. 10, 2021
Carrying unsecured debt throughout life tied to poorer physical health, MU study finds
Sept. 10, 2021 Story contact: Brian Consiglio, 573-882-9144, consigliob@missouri.edu Most people would likely agree that carrying “bad” or unsecured debt—such as credit card debt and payday loans—can be stressful and anxiety inducing. Now, a researcher at the University of Missouri has found that the stress of carrying unsecured debt throughout adulthood is also linked to poorer physical health conditions, including pain that interferes with daily activities. Adrianne Frech, a medical sociologist and associate professor in the MU School of Health Professions, analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to examine the financial health of nearly 8,000 ‘Baby…
Sep. 3, 2021
SLHS faculty and students present at annual state convention
Sept. 3, 2021 Faculty and students from Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at the University of Missouri virtually attended and presented at the Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention. Two posters and one technical session received special recognition. Undergraduate Poster Award: “A Comparative Study of Articulatory Performance among Progressive Dysarthrias” Students: Alyssa Buie and Madalyn Michael Supervisor: Mili Kuruvilla-Dugdale, associate professor “Our undergraduate research apprenticeship allows students to be fully immersed in the research process from conceptualization of studies to data dissemination,” Dr. Kuruvilla said. “My students worked on this complex orofacial tracking project for 2-3 years, to…
Sep. 2, 2021
Interprofessional Education Day success
Sept. 2, 2021 Last week, more than 300 students from six Health Professions professional programs gathered for Interprofessional Education Day. Students participated in team-building activities and heard from public speakers Lauren and Colleen Murphy. Colleen wrote a book called “Murphys Don’t Quit,” chronicling their family’s story after Lauren suffered severe brain damage in a running accident. Interprofessional education prepares health care professionals to best care for their patients, their colleagues and themselves. The Health Professions Interprofessional Education Initiative, led by Lea Ann Lowery, creates educational experiences for students that meet the unique needs of individual programs, while creating a…
Sep. 2, 2021
Erin Robinson named UM System Presidential Engagement Fellow
Sept. 2, 2021 Erin Robinson, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, was named to the 2021–22 cohort of University of Missouri System Presidential Engagement Fellows. Fellows represent the university at speaking events across Missouri. Past Health Professions fellows include Kathleen Preble and Virginia Ramseyer Winter.
Sep. 2, 2021
2021 faculty promotions
Sept. 2, 2021 Congratulations to faculty who received promotions this month! Health Sciences Claire Altman – Associate Professor Hye Jeong Choi – Associate Professor Botswana Blackburn – Teaching Professor Social Work Hsun-Ta Hsu – Associate Professor Virginia Ramseyer Winter – Associate Professor Aaron Thompson – Professor Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Elizabeth Kelley – Associate Professor Mili Kuruvilla – Associate Professor Occupational Therapy William Janes – Associate Research Professor Timothy Wolf – Professor Physical Therapy Anita Campbell – Associate Teaching Professor Dana Martin – Teaching Professor…
Sep. 1, 2021
Clark Peters appointed to ‘Social Service Review’ journal editorial board
Sept. 1, 2021 Clark Peters, an associate professor at the University of Missouri School of Health Professions, has been appointed to the editorial board of the Social Service Review journal (SSR). Peters has been a reviewer for the journal for many years. His new responsibilities will include journal-level discussions, including voting on the best annual best article and extra reviewing. SSR is devoted to the publication of original research on pressing social issues, promising social work practices and social welfare policies. Articles in SSR analyze issues from many disciplines, theories and methodological traditions.