2026 Faculty Promotions

The University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development is proud to announce the following faculty promotions, effective Sept. 1, 2026. Professor Associate Professor Teaching Professor Associate Teaching Professor

Mizzou researchers find simple habit to improve physical, mental health

University of Missouri researchers have identified a simple, effective way to improve quality of life. A new study found that maintaining a consistent daily routine can reduce physical pain and ease symptoms of depression, demonstrating how everyday habits can have a meaningful impact on well-being, particularly for older adults with insomnia.

From Missouri to the world: CEHD honors faculty advancing research, teaching and human impact 

Effective July 1, three faculty members have been named to endowed faculty appointments, recognizing sustained excellence in research, teaching and leadership. In addition, six early-career researchers have been selected to receive the 2026-27 Nentwig Faculty Excellence Awards, honoring faculty whose innovative scholarship is shaping the future of education, health and human development. 

SPARK ignites new research opportunities across the college

Five innovative faculty-led projects have been selected for funding through the College of Education & Human Development’s inaugural SPARK (Seed Program for Advancing Research & Knowledge) initiative, a strategic investment designed to accelerate research, foster innovation and strengthen the college’s competitiveness for external funding. 

Helping students climb the stairway to algebra success

Proficiency in algebra is a gateway to future academic opportunities. But for middle school students who struggle with math, those opportunities can feel out of reach.  For the past eight years, researchers at the University of Missouri, the University of Texas at Austin and Southern Methodist University have been working to change that.