The college’s 58th annual awards ceremony brought together alumni, faculty, students, staff and partners to recognize those whose work continues to shape education and strengthen communities.

For Sarah Mitchell, the study of families has always been about understanding people and the relationships that shape their lives. Through her research, teaching and mentorship, Mitchell examines how identity, relationships and social experiences influence family life and well-being.

A three-time Mizzou graduate, Bradley Ekwerekwu is the recipient of the College of Education & Human Development’s Mid-Career Alumni Achievement Award, which recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities.

The Mizzou Alumni Association and the Alumni Association Student Board recently named recipients of the 2026 Mizzou 18 and Mizzou ’39 awards, which recognize outstanding University of Missouri students. Two Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) students, Jarri Brooks and Jasmine M. Godwin, were honored at this year’s awards ceremony.

Graduate students in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) are not waiting for the future of research to arrive. They are building it now.

When Cynthia “Cindy” Roszell arrived at the University of Missouri as a freshman, she already knew what she wanted to do.
She wanted to help students with disabilities develop their speech and language skills.

Before and after the school day begins, hundreds of Columbia Public School (CPS) students are starting and ending their days with learning, creativity and connection – all through Adventure Club.

A $10 million federal grant expands efforts to close reading and writing gaps in rural Missouri classrooms. At the University of Missouri, researchers are using artificial intelligence to help teachers close childhood literacy gaps and empower elementary students who struggle with reading and writing, particularly in rural parts of Missouri.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Kale Monk offers 10 tips on strengthening relationships. He notes that relationships have a big impact on our mental and physical health. A strong relationship means more than a harmonious household: Social connections can affect how long we live. Researchers found that the impact of social isolation is equal to or stronger than factors like smoking, lack of exercise, and pollution.

Kimber Auerbach’s journey to the 2026 Winter Olympics shows how thoughtful leadership and quiet attention can make all the difference in high-pressure moments.