NWMSU School of Health Science and Wellness

05/02/2026

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

04/27/2026

Making things happen in our Dietetics program!

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.

04/09/2026

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

04/07/2026

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03/20/2026

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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03/17/2026

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

Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents on Thursday approved the promotions and tenure appointments of 21 faculty members.

03/09/2026

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

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...

02/24/2026

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

Northwest has educated students for over 150 years. Today, more than 80,000 NWMSU graduates are making a positive impact and changing the world.

02/23/2026

02/19/2026

https://www.nwmissouri.edu/media/news/2026/02/19nursingaccreditation.htm

Northwest Missouri State University’s nursing programs have achieved accreditation into the next decade.