Oct. 4 was a momentous day for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Missouri State University.  The program made history with its inaugural White Coat Ceremony for a group of DPT students. This event recognized 76 students from the classes of 2025 and 2026 as they transitioned from academic learning to clinical application.    In the presence of their faculty members … [Read more...] about Marking a pivotal transition

Congratulations to Dr. Ashlea Cardin for her feature in the Mind’s Eye magazine. Cardin is an associate professor of occupational therapy at Missouri State University. Her research dives into removing barriers that prevent and/or restrict people from engaging in meaningful daily activities they need to do, want to do or must do that occupy their time. When they cannot engage in … [Read more...] about Dr. Ashlea Cardin featured in Mind’s Eye

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Missouri State University alumnus Dr. Carlton Homan graduated in May 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in cell and molecular biology (CMB) and  a minor in chemistry.   Four years later, he has completed medical school at the University of Missouri School of Medicine (SOM). He has also begun his first-year plastic surgery residency at Emory University in … [Read more...] about How MSU helped alumnus realize his medical ambitions

Three years ago, the MSU Care Clinic saw an average of 330 patients a month. Today, that number is closer to 85. Beginning Sept. 3, the clinic will make a change that will restore its ability to care for as many underserved patients as possible. The steep drop in patients is the result of Missouri’s expansion of Medicaid. “We saw that expansion happen during the pandemic, and … [Read more...] about MSU Care Clinic expands coverage

Ramona McQueary, the first female president of Missouri State University’s Board of Governors, passed away on June 29 at the age of 93. Her impact on the university and community was profound. She leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations.   A 1952 graduate of what was then Southwest Missouri State College, Ramona maintained a lifelong connection … [Read more...] about Honoring the legacy of Ramona McQueary