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Students

Mizzou to award more than 1,800 degrees at winter commencement

Nearly 1,700 students will receive 1,832 degrees from the University of Missouri this weekend.

Campus

At 250, Jane Austen still has plenty to teach, Mizzou scholars say

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Alumni

Mizzou alumna champions healthier hair extensions through mission-driven startup

Ciara Imani May is finding success with an innovative business that uses sustainable banana fibers to make safer, healthier braiding hair.

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Dec. 16, 2025

Turning waste into wealth: Mizzou researchers target Missouri mines for critical materials

A $2.8 million U.S. Department of Energy award is powering the development of breakthrough extraction technology.
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Dec. 10, 2025

Noella’s miracle: Reindeer receives first-class care at Mizzou

When Noella’s leg became infected last winter, the reindeer from Moberly got a Christmas miracle at Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dec. 10, 2025

Keep your property safe over winter break

MUPD shares simple steps to secure your belongings and travel safely.
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Nov. 19, 2025

What to know about winter commencement 2025

Here are a few tips for those graduating and their guests.
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