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Oct. 6, 2026

Mizzou alum recognized nationally for helping hospitalized children find their voice 

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.
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Sep. 15, 2026

Mizzou alum turns family’s search for answers into action on rare disease
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Sep. 14, 2026

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Sep. 13, 2026

MU Child Development Lab earns national recognition 

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.
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Aug. 31, 2026

From online classroom to real-world learning lab: Mizzou Academy prepares the next generation of 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.
Hannah Manning, Jake Calder, Luke Mullersman and Mikayla Sutton

Aug. 24, 2026

From Mizzou to the classroom: Four recent grads begin their careers at Battle High School

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.
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Aug. 19, 2026

Mizzou’s Elementary Education Program Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Literacy-Focused Teacher Preparation

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. 
Jesse Hall

Aug. 18, 2026

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 Teaching Professor…
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July 30, 2026

STEM Cubs sparks curiosity — and creates tomorrow’s STEM leaders 

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. 
Kui Xie Wrap Up

July 28, 2026

One year of listening, learning and building for the future 

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