Sep. 9, 2025
New free screening tool helps kindergarten teachers spot student needs early
A new, free screening tool is designed to help kindergarten teachers quickly identify which students could benefit from extra academic or social-emotional support.
Sep. 4, 2025
CEHD Powers the Roar!
The University of Missouri has launched the largest fundraising campaign in its 186-year history. Uniting alumni, friends and partners, the transformational initiative will shape the future of Mizzou’s campus, impacting education, research, community engagement and health care.
July 27, 2025
School Counselor Program Earns National Recognition
The University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development has earned a prestigious national recognition for its school counselor preparation program.
July 24, 2025
2025 Faculty Promotions
The University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development is proud to announce the following faculty promotions, effective Sept. 1, 2025.
July 23, 2025
Investing in Ideas: Kim Nentwig’s Gift Supports Early-Career Faculty Research
Kim Nentwig (BSEd ’89) is helping shape the future of education through a generous gift to support faculty research.
June 8, 2025
HDFS Student and Faculty Member Tapped
Each spring, select students are honored for their leadership, service, and dedication to academics, campus, and community during Tap Day festivities. In a tradition dating back to the early 1900s, a small group of students are “tapped” into one of MU’s six secret societies in the days leading up to a formal ceremony, when new members are unveiled to the community. Each society also honor taps MU staff and faculty members who have contributed significantly to the university. The six societies – QEBH, Mystical Seven, LSV, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa and the Rollins Society. This year, HDFS was…
June 3, 2025
Mentorship in Action: Gift from Dr. Sandra Gautt supports early faculty development
The generosity of Dr. Sandra Whayne Gautt now supports the next generation of scholars.
May 28, 2025
Trailblazer in educational innovation and community impact named CEHD dean
Kui Xie will serve as dean and Joanne H. Hook Dean’s Chair in Educational Renewal effective July 1.
May 13, 2025
HDFS Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars Honored
The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) was well represented at this year’s Research and Creative Activities Forum and MU Graduate School’s 12th annual Graduate and Postdoctoral awards ceremony, with four HDFS scholars earning accolades. Jessica Marmolejos, an HDFS doctoral student, was awarded the John D. Bies International Discovery Fellowship to support her dissertation research abroad. This fellowship is designed to promote international cultural exchange and to encourage doctoral students to adopt a global perspective in their scholarly work. As part of her research, Jessica will spend five months in Barranquilla, Colombia, where she will examine identity…
May 4, 2025
Robinson Named 2025 Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow
Alyssa Robinson, a resident of St. Louis and upcoming graduate of the College of Education and Human Development, has been recognized among the 2025 Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow.