After nearly 28 years in the child life profession, Rossi’s approach to caring for children and families has earned national recognition. She was recently named the 2026 recipient of the Mary Barkey Clinical Excellence Award from the Association of Child Life Professionals, which recognizes a child life specialist who demonstrates exemplary care and a high level of clinical skill.

John Ruth and his family are helping shape Mizzou’s new Center for Translational Neurogenetics.

The College of Education & Human Development is building on decades of community-engaged research by making translational research a theme for 2026-27, strengthening connections between scholarship, practice and the communities we serve.

The University of Missouri Child Development Lab has earned recognition from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, highlighting its commitment to high-quality early childhood education and hands-on learning opportunities for future educators.

Mizzou Academy students benefit from innovative online courses, while Mizzou teacher education and graduate students gain hands-on experience in curriculum development, instructional design, accessibility, technology and AI.

This fall, Hannah Manning, Jake Calder, Luke Mullersman and Mikayla Sutton will trade their Mizzou classrooms for classrooms of their own at Battle High School in Columbia Public Schools. The four 2026 graduates are ready to put what they learned at the University of Missouri into practice and begin careers centered on helping students learn and discover their potential.

The University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program has earned National Recognition from the International Literacy Association (ILA), one of the nation’s highest distinctions for literacy-focused teacher preparation programs. 

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

Nearly 200 young scientists, engineers and innovators filled the halls of the University of Missouri on a Saturday in July, eager to build, experiment and discover. 

One year later, Dean Kui Xie reflects on a year spent listening, building relationships and laying the groundwork for CEHD’s next chapter.