Ryan Gauthier

Ball family

Ball in the family: An intergenerational commitment to staying strong, healthy

Mizzou Professor Steve Ball created the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program decades ago, and now his parents are class participants.

Students stretch during dance class

Physical therapy students take clinical learning into the dance studio

Collaboration with theatre department emphasizes importance of movement.

Shae Smith wears crown in front of health sciences building

Miss Missouri USA Shae Smith turns personal struggles into a platform for change at Mizzou College of Health Sciences

Smith advocates for early scoliosis detection and resources for young patients, even authoring a children’s book on the topic.

Platinum Liang in lab

Clinical care, community service shape health science major’s goals

Inspired by his parents, Platinum Liang ultimately plans to pursue medical school.

Lightning strike

Mizzou researcher tackles hidden dangers of nighttime tornadoes

The new research focuses on the aftermath of tornado outbreaks that swept the Midwest earlier this year.

Hands holding game controller

Occupational therapy alumna, faculty make gaming more accessible

Mizzou is one of the first universities to have an adaptive gaming program available on campus.

Hope Schuster

Mizzou grad explores future of occupational therapy through robotics

In the College of Health Sciences, students are working on a robotic arm in hopes of making assistive technology more accessible and affordable.

Teachers and students

Project Little Bites offers breakthroughs for problem feeders

The new program is offered through the Combs Language Preschool.

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