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April 10, 2025

Scholars Program helps CHS students find their footing

The Health Sciences Scholars Program forges connections between students, mentors, and staff in the College of Health Sciences.

Alese Thompson demonstrates how to use equipment to students

April 8, 2025

New name, program structure ahead for Clinical Laboratory Science

Along with its new name, the Medical Laboratory Science program will become fully taught and housed in the College of Health Sciences.

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April 3, 2025

Mizzou Steps builds confidence for physical therapy students, participants

Mizzou Physical Therapy students work to improve the strength, balance and mobility of residents in a local assisted living facility.

April 1, 2025

Respiratory therapy student David Kemper awarded research scholarship

Mizzou master's student was selected to receive the 2024 Smallwood Research Scholarship from the American College of Respiratory Therapy Education.

Leah Freeze

March 27, 2025

Alumni spotlight: Leah Freeze, MHA ’15

Leah Freeze is a practice administrator with Tiger Pediatrics.

March 25, 2025

Now hiring: Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Social Work

Position Overview Title: Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor Appointment: 12 month, 1.0 FTE Ranked, Non-Tenure Track Hiring department: School of Social Work To teach and supervise student trainees, work with program directors and faculty colleagues to develop, review, and administer the curriculum in line with the Council on Social Work Education’s Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. Qualifications The minimum qualifications for this position include an MSW and at least 5 years post MSW practice experience. Candidates will be evaluated on: The level of their degree (e.g., PhD in social work or other human service-related professions) and extra training they have received (e.g.,…

March 20, 2025

Radiography students engage in hands-on learning at University Hospital 

Radiography students at Mizzou stepped out of the classroom and into a clinical setting for hands-on lessons in interventional radiology, gaining real-world experience from experts at University Hospital.  Students learned from radiologists at the hospital about various procedures and tools used in interventional radiology. Radiography program director Carla Allen said she hopes to make the experience an ongoing part of the program’s curriculum.    Heidi Olsen (right), a 2024 graduate of Mizzou’s radiography program, teaches Olivia Shackelford and Caitlyn Piecuch, both junior radiography students, about hydrophilic guidewires.   Mary Shearer, an endovascular supervisor at University Hospital, demonstrates different types of central…

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March 20, 2025

2025 Speech & Language Summer Camps

The MU Speech and Hearing Clinic is excited to announce its Summer Camp 2025 offerings. This year, three different camps will take place throughout July and will serve second graders through teens with varied programming.

March 20, 2025

Mizzou OT at AOTA Inspire Conference and Expo

The University of Missouri’s Occupational Therapy Department will be participating in the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Annual Conference & Expo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from April 3-5, 2025. Connect with us at the conference during our presentations and at our expo booth. Details are below. Presentations Hear from our faculty, staff, and current students as they share knowledge to help advance the profession. These workshops, short courses, scientific research panels and more will take place at Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC) Wednesday, April 2 Noon-6:30 p.m. OT Curriculum Design Framework Workshop Tiffany BoltonRoom 118ABCSession: Pre-Conference Institute 011 Thursday, April 3 12:45-2:45 p.m. The effects…

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March 19, 2025

Can online gaming help adolescents reduce substance abuse?

Mizzou researcher aims to identify the key elements of digital games that can best help adolescents ditch bad habits.