Barbara Henderson Miller

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Graduated in 1959

Barbara Henderson Miller spent more than 22 years as an occupational therapist, working with toddlers, preteens and adults in Detroit. She was an ardent volunteer throughout her life, including lifelong participation in Alpha Gamma Delta, reading to first-graders at Pierce Elementary School and leading children's groups at the Belle Isle Aquarium, serving as a Detroit Zoo docent for decades, and much more.

"Barbara Miller was a blessing to our program," said Occupational Therapy Program Director Doreen Head. "Her scholarship rewards hard work and determination to do well in the program."

An occupational therapist helps patients engage in everyday activities that are important to them, using a variety of productive and creative activities. Learn more about the WSU Applebaum Occupational Therapy program by attending a college information meeting, held for prospective students at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.

An anchor in urban health care

The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is built on more than 100 years of tradition and innovation in the heart of Detroit. We have grown deep roots in our city, harnessing its powerhouse hospital systems and community service organizations as vibrant, real-world training grounds for students, with an ongoing focus on social justice in health care. And our research at all levels – from undergraduates to veteran faculty members – translates into creative solutions for healthier communities.

Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution offering approximately 350 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 24,000 students.