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Mizzou alumna Laura McHugh knows how to program a mystery 

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Backed by a $19 million NIH P01 grant, Mizzou scientists are studying how influenza spreads, with the goal of developing better ways to prevent infections.

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Adam Guy’s Mizzou journey comes full circle at Memorial Stadium

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Connecting ancient innovation with world-record achievements

At Mizzou, Candace Sall studies centuries-old archery artifacts. Then she uses those lessons to break world records.
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Veatch shares thoughts on leadership, working with student-athletes and the rewards of the job.
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