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Michele Herndon graduated last week with her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at the Sinclair School of Nursing. Long before she walked across the stage at Jesse Auditorium, she dedicated her life to transforming health care systems and improving patient outcomes. Michele’s story is one of resilience, innovation and honoring her son Mitchell’s legacy.

Dec. 19, 2024

A Legacy of Care: Michele Herndon’s Journey of Resilience and Advocacy

Michele Herndon graduated in December with her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at the Sinclair School of Nursing. Long before she walked across the stage at Jesse Auditorium, she dedicated her life to transforming health care systems and improving patient outcomes. Michele’s story is one of resilience, innovation and honoring her son Mitchell’s legacy.

Dec. 13, 2024

Leaving a legacy of happiness

Mizzou nursing graduate Christian Birtell is showing that a positive attitude can be contagious at the Show Me State’s flagship university, and his newly created “Show Me Happy” student organization will live on as he starts his nursing career at MU Health Care.

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Dec. 13, 2024

Brian Mokua: A Journey of Service, Smiles and Dedication

A student called to critical care with a passion to serve.

June 28, 2024

Dean Lori Popejoy selected fellow of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA)

GSA is the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization dedicated to the field of aging and selects fellows for their outstanding contributions to the field of gerontology.

June 24, 2024

Leading the way in nursing home care

Mizzou researcher Marilyn Rantz has dedicated her life to improving the quality of care in nursing homes. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine say her efforts should be emulated nationwide.

May 29, 2024

Kimberly Powell honored for pioneering work in health informatics and gerontology

Powell inducted as Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association and announced as 2024 Betty Irene Moore Fellow at UC Davis

May 8, 2024

A Heart of Black and Gold

From caring for patients to cheering on the Tigers as a member of the Golden Girls dance team, St. Louis native Jamalon Alonso said she’s grateful for every opportunity she’s had at the University of Missouri.