April 15, 2024
University of Missouri ranked best in the state for speech-language pathology
Future speech-language pathologists train under the direction of licensed faculty members in a variety of settings. Above, Lauren Wildman (middle) guides participants through a session with the Mizzou Accent Expansion Program. The University of Missouri is one of the best places to earn a degree in speech-language pathology, according to U.S. News and World Report, which recently released its Best Health Schools rankings. The Mizzou speech-language pathology program rose 13 places to No. 59 out of 280 programs nationwide, making it the highest-ranked program in the state of Missouri. Graduates of the Mizzou program have…
April 12, 2024
College of Health Sciences receives MizzouForward Student Success funding
The College of Health Sciences received a total of $369,122 in funding through the MizzouForward Student Success initiative. These grants support teaching and learning efforts that enhance student success. View a complete list of University of Missouri funded proposals. DepartmentProject overviewAwardClinical and Diagnostic Sciences – Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound (Alice Townsend and Kathy Myers)New technology for the MU Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound laboratory. Purchase a High-Fidelity Obstetric Ultrasound Simulator to enhance student learning and preparation for the workforce.$99,998Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences – Radiography (Carla Allen)Upgrade equipment in the X-ray production and measurement laboratory in order to promote student self-efficacy in bedside,…
April 9, 2024
Mizzou Occupational Therapy ranked No. 22 by U.S. News and World Report
New ranking puts the Mizzou entry-level occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program among the top 8% in the nation. Mizzou is one of the best places to earn an occupational therapy degree, according to U.S. News and World Report, which released its Best Health Schools rankings today. The University of Missouri climbed 14 places to No. 22 out of 263 occupational therapy programs across the country. “Our vision for Department of Occupational Therapy at University of Missouri is to be a leader in advancing the profession of occupational therapy,” said Department Chair Tim Wolf, PhD, OTD, OTR/L. “Our faculty, staff…
April 1, 2024
Connie Brooks named executive director of Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment
Congratulations to Connie Brooks, clinical professor in the Department of Health Psychology, who has been named executive director of the MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment. Founded in 2005, the Thompson Center is dedicated to clinical service, research and training to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Brooks joined the Department of Health Psychology and the Thompson Center in 2015 and most recently served as director of the Missouri LEND program, TIPS for Kids, and a member of the Thompson Center executive leadership team. Read more about…
Sep. 22, 2023
POSTPONED – School of Social Work presents Visiting Scholar Dr. Natasha Bowen
*** Due to unavoidable travel delays, this event has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for Spring 2024. *** Original post The MU School of Social Work will host Dr. Natasha Bowen, an expert in structural equation models, Oct. 12 and 13. Dr. Bowen’s scholarship focuses on elementary and secondary schools and how they can best support students from all cultural and economic backgrounds. As a social worker, she has prioritized social and racial justice in her work. She has extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of school-based research and practice. She also has extensive statistical and methodological expertise,…
Aug. 29, 2023
Salmonella testing can be a slow process. Mizzou researchers want to change that. (NPR)
Aug. 22, 2023
America’s chicken supply chain is vulnerable to salmonella. Kate Trout and research collaborators think they have a fix (KCUR)
June 22, 2023
Missouri lags behind most states in children’s health, report finds
April 21, 2023
Master of Health Administration degree moves to Department of Health Sciences
The University of Missouri is pleased to announce that the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program and the graduate certificate in Informatics for Public Health will be moving to the Department of Health Sciences in the School of Health Professions. The move is effective for the 2023–24 academic year and coincides with the school’s name change to College of Health Sciences. The move provides multiple benefits, including greater collaboration and interprofessional education among students and faculty across a broad range of health science-related programs. “Many of our undergraduate students continue on to the MHA program,” said…
April 14, 2023
Mizzou OT at AOTA Inspire Annual 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 Kansas City from April 20-23, 2023. Connect with us at conference during our presentations, at our expo booth, and by attending our alumni reception. Details are below. Presentations From workshops and short courses to scientific research panels, our faculty, staff, and current students are sharing knowledge to help advance the profession. Thursday, April 20 9-9:30 a.m.Construct Validity of the Sensory Profile InteroceptionWinnie Dunn, Catana BrownKCC Rm 2101Session: Scientific Research Panel 101B 10-11 a.m.Role With It! Defining the OT Practitioner Role Through…