NWMSU School of Health Science and Wellness

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Psychology honor society maintains designation as Model Chapter The Northwest Missouri State University chapter of Psi Chi, an international honor society for psychology, is a Model Chapter for 2025-26, marking the seventh time in nine years that the chapter has received the recognition.

We are so lucky to have Gina McNeese in our school!

Left to right:
Northwest President - Dr. Lance Tatum
Distinguished Faculty Award recipient - Gina McNeese
Alumni Association President - Kim Cole

Making things happen in our Dietetics program!

Student tying classroom knowledge to real-world dietetics experience When the COVID-19 pandemic altered her plan of becoming a nurse, Jillian Finney stayed local and enrolled in Northwest Missouri State University’s master’s in dietetics program.

Our Psi Chi Chapter had their annual Scholarly Showcase. These amazing students did a wonderful job presenting their projects.

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Our Behavioral Science Visit day was a success! Want to learn more about our other upcoming visit days in the Health Sciences? Click on the links below to learn more!

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Congratulations to all faculty for being promoted and tenured. We would like to send a special congratulations to those in the School of Health Science and Wellness! Way to go!

Promotion to Professor:
Dr. Rhonda Beemer
Dr. Keely Cline
Dr. Tyler Tapps

Promotion to Senior Instructor:
Ms. Kelli Wilmes

Promotion and Tenure to Associate Professor:
Dr. Nina Adanin
Dr. Damon Leiss
Dr. Brooke McAtee
Dr. Kyle Ryan

21 faculty granted promotions, tenure for 2026-27 Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents on Thursday approved the promotions and tenure appointments of 21 faculty members.

https://www.nwmissouri.edu/media/news/2026/03/03PLC-LaurenBrumfield.htm

Northwest to graduate first student with prior learning credit in nutrition master’s program Lauren Brumfield loves food, developing recipes and the ways a strong nutrition program can positively impact everyday life. Her desire to further her education in Missouri led her to enroll at Northwest Missouri State University with Prior Learning Credit (PLC) for her extensive internship experien...

Congratulations to Mrs. Gina McNeese (Instructor - Physical Education) for being selected as the Northwest Foundation's 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Award!

2026 Northwest Alumni Association Award Winners - Alumni And Friends | Northwest Northwest has educated students for over 150 years. Today, more than 80,000 NWMSU graduates are making a positive impact and changing the world.