Oct. 26, 2022
Remer, Mermelstein receive Social Work centennial impact awards
Aaron Thompson and Joanne Mermelstein Stanley Remer and Aaron Thompson The School of Social Work celebrated 100+ years of social work education at Mizzou with a special Homecoming tailgate Oct. 22. At the event, School of Social Work director Aaron Thompson, recognized two individuals for their significant contributions to the field of social work. Joanne Mermelstein Centennial Impact: Faculty Award Joanne Mermelstein, MS β61, advocated for the MU School of Social Work in several ways as a professor, interim director (1988) and director of the Master of Social Work Program. Dr. Mermelstein was a champion and pioneer in rural social…
Oct. 18, 2022
2022 alumni award recipients
Louis Davis, DPT β17 Outstanding Young Alumni Louis Davis completed his DPT in 2017 and graduated from an orthopaedic physical therapy residency program in 2018. In 2021, he opened a private physical therapy clinic in Springfield, Missouri. His nominator, Teresa Briedwell, wrote that, since his graduation, βHe has been a critical partner in clinical teaching and mentorship for our students, frequently returning to campus to provide guest lectures and teach lab content.β The Outstanding Young Alumni award goes to a graduate who is 35 years old or younger in recognition of their professional accomplishments and engagement with the School of…
Oct. 11, 2022
COVID-19 pandemic hurt academic experience for African international students
Findings can help universities direct more tailored support to vulnerable populations during times of crisis.
Oct. 11, 2022
Just breathe
Jenny Keely, respiratory therapy program director, brings experience, compassion and black-and-gold roots.
Sep. 23, 2022
Longhorned tick discovered in northern Missouri for first time, MU researchers find
Discovery indicates looming problem for cattle health in the Midwest.
Sep. 19, 2022
Researcher finds electronic health records may be key to improving patient care
Kate Trout studies benefits, challenges of using electronic health records in health care.
Sep. 13, 2022
CDC awards $1.6 million grant to study firearm violence exposure among young adults experiencing homelessness
Grant will be used to study firearm violence exposure among young adults experiencing homelessness.
Sep. 7, 2022
Interprofessional Education Day prepares students for careers with hands-on, collaborative practice
Students from clinical disciplines participated to learn about interprofessional collaboration.
Sep. 1, 2022
Taking down stigma, one step at a time
MU researcher decreases stigma among probation and parole officers through short online trainings.
Aug. 30, 2022
Faculty celebrate milestone years of service
Congratulations to Health Professions faculty celebrating milestone years of service to MU! View a list of all MU faculty celebrating milestone years of service. 10 years Botswana Blackburn, Health SciencesKristin Flynn Peters, Health Sciences 20 years Stephen Ball, Physical TherapyKimberly Keller, Health SciencesEvan Prost, Physical Therapy…