Aug. 23, 2022
Not just in case
Over the past century, social work has expanded to be about much more than casework.
Aug. 11, 2022
Jo Britt-Rankin wins national Priester Award for Health Leadership
MU Extension and Health Sciences professor Jo Britt-Rankin was awarded the Jeanne M. Priester Award for Health Leadership during the National Health Outreach Conference. This award recognizes exemplary, impactful leadership in health and wellness, which Dr. Britt-Rankin exemplified during her tenure in the U.S. Department of Agriculture advancing health education within the Cooperative Extension System. Congratulations, Dr. Britt-Rankin!
Aug. 2, 2022
FACE the Community
FACE’s multileveled approach to social services has earned widespread recognition.
July 24, 2022
MU researchers reveal historical impact on vaccine hesitancy among African-Americans
July 21, 2022
Historical mistrust in government, health care industry contributes to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy for African Americans
Wilson Majee studies social, structural determinants of health that feed vaccine hesitancy, worsen health disparities for African Americans.
June 23, 2022
Wilson Majee earns Fulbright grant
Dr. Majee will boost community engagement efforts in South Africa.
June 13, 2022
Tim Wolf inducted to AOTF Academy
Dr. Wolf’s research focuses on identifying and managing cognitive changes to improve participation after neurological injury.
June 9, 2022
Andy Frey to join School of Social Work
Dr. Frey is the school’s first hire through the MizzouForward initiative.
June 6, 2022
Spring 2022 Dean’s List
Congratulations to 1,497 Health Professions students who made the Spring 2022 Dean’s List!
May 8, 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…