Feb. 2, 2026
College of Education & Human Development programs earn top rankings
The University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development is ranked among the nation’s top online graduate education programs, according to the 2026 Best Online Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.
Jan. 27, 2026
How students learn online: Mizzou researcher connects clicks with motivation
Students taking online courses leave behind a trail of data, from page views and clicks to navigation patterns. Now, a University of Missouri researcher has analyzed that digital footprint, comparing how students behave online with what motivates them to learn.
Jan. 22, 2026
Alumni Spotlight: Jen Wingert
As principal of Grant Elementary School, Jen Wingert approaches leadership the same way she approaches education: with attention, intention, and a deep respect for the people doing the work.
Jan. 21, 2026
Bringing Education to Life
Gary Smith, director emeritus of admissions and registrar, has brought the cases of lawyer Clarence Darrow to life through a Mizzou Honors College seminar course over the past 30 years.
Jan. 21, 2026
Tiger Reading Buddies: building literacy, confidence and community at Mizzou
When juniors at Mizzou step into the Tiger Reading Buddies classroom, they’re not just learning about literacy. They’re living it. The program, part of LTC 4211 Liter
Jan. 21, 2026
More than 100 CEHD students graduate during December commencement ceremonies
Nearly 100 students from the University of Missouri College of Education and Human Development were recognized during December commencement ceremonies this weekend.
Jan. 21, 2026
Byrne combines love of learning, history to inspire next generation
Grant Byrne's authentic approach to teaching is already winning over the hearts and mind of high school students.
Jan. 13, 2026
HDFS Graduate Student Selected for SRCD Scholars Program
Aida Ismailova, a doctoral student in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, was selected to be 2025 cohort scholar for the Towards 2044: Horowitz Early Career Scholars Program through the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). This program ran from June to December 2025 and was designed to support scholars from underrepresented backgrounds in developmental science. Graduate students in the program are mentored by more advanced scholars in the field, providing early career scholars with guidance and support in their pursuit of educational and professional goals. The program began with an in-person kickoff meeting in…
Dec. 16, 2025
HDFS Students Earn National Awards at NCFR 2025
The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) is the premier organization for family science, and this year’s annual meeting was held in Baltimore, Maryland in November. Several Mizzou HDFS students were honored with awards this year. I Dewa Ayu Dwika Puspita Dewi, a Fulbright Scholar and PhD student working with Dr. Brenda Lohman, received the Family Policy Section Feldman Best Conference Proposal Award for a student. Honoring Harold Feldman and Margaret Feldman, pioneers in the field of family policy, this award is offered to the highest-ranked applications, and it serves as encouragement for advancing family policy research. Dwika Dewi’s…
Nov. 2, 2025
“Edu-neering” Event Kicks Off Cross-College Collaboration
Researchers from Mizzou’s College of Engineering and the College of Education and Human Development gathered last week to spark new opportunities for interdisciplinary research and innovation.