Missouri Prevention Science Institute

08/25/2026

NEW ARTICLE on the use of culturally responsive approaches in instruction and discipline and how it is critical for addressing persistent racial and ethnic disparities in U.S. schools. Keith Herman Wendy Reinke Mizzou: College of Education & Human Development UVA School of Education & Human Development

07/14/2026

A good article in Columbia Daily Tribune highlighting MPSI's Early Identification Survey, the National Center for Rural Mental Health, Dr. Wendy Reinke, and one of our youth researchers. Please read and share!

Spotting early signs of depression and anxiety can help educators reduce the overall impact of mental health disorders.

04/13/2026

Last week, MPSI in conjunction with FACE of Boone County staff and the family of former FACE director, Erin Reynolds, presented our 2026 awards to two amazing researchers. Social Work Master student Carly Mitchell was awarded the Erin Reynolds Community Impact scholar. And Postdoctoral researcher Anna Kim was named the Tom Dishion Prevention Scientist. MPSI is so proud of the work of both of these researchers and congratulate them on the awards.

03/23/2026

Congrats to MPSI's own Rachel Santiago and David Del Llano Mich on this outstanding achievement!

Congratulations to Rachel Santiago and David Aguayo on receiving the 2025 Journal of School Psychology Article of the Year Award for their article, “Anti-Colonial Methodology in School Psychology Research with Latine Communities.”

As the leading journal in the field, this recognition highlights the impact and significance of their work in advancing school psychology research.

02/24/2026

Check out our FY 2025 Annual Report. We are proud of the work we do each and every day. Together with the communities, schools, students, and teachers we collaborate with we continue to make a difference.
https://bit.ly/40uleL0

02/24/2026

Join us for a free webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 12:00–1:00 pm to learn how the RISE-MO initiative is strengthening and sustaining Missouri’s early childhood workforce. Explore how the program supports educators through recruitment efforts, professional development and leadership preparation. Learn about credentialing opportunities like the CDA Prep Program, early career exploration efforts and new resources designed for business and community partners. Cost: Free. Register at https://brnw.ch/21x0c9A

University of Missouri - Human Development and Family Science
MU Child Development Laboratory

02/24/2026

🎓 Join us for an MSW Program Info Session! Have questions or need help with your application? We’re here to help ✨

Friday, February 20 (12pm CST):
🔗Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7p3ux9

01/30/2026

The College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Missouri (MU) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor in the School of Social Work’s (SSW) newly established Criminal and Justice Studies (CJS) Program. Find out more and apply using Job Code 58309.

Apply here: http://bit.ly/3Z0NEM9

01/30/2026

Dr. THOMPSON!!!

01/30/2026

Researchers @ Work – Featured Publication

Maeng, J. L., Winter, S. D., Cornell, D. G., Kerere, J., Huang, F., Konold, T., … Cowley, D. (2026). How prevalent are adverse academic outcomes following a school threat assessment? Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 70(1), 44–55. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wZvjq