3D-models of the species’ individual armor plates

News Release

Bringing 400-million-year-old fossilized armored worms to ‘virtual’ life

A University of Missouri paleontologist and team created 3D virtual models of armor plates from fossilized skeletons of ancient worms, discovering two new species in the fossil record.

Students

Things to know about December 2021 commencement

All your hard work is about to pay off, Tigers. Let us help you get ready to graduate.

Campus

Photo gallery: A historic look at Mizzou’s campus, then and now

From the Columns to Faurot Field, explore the evolution of campus through the decades.

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Research

Engineering for change

University of Missouri engineer studies trail bridges as part of E4C Fellowship.
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Research

A big plan for a small berry

Andrew Thomas has studied elderberries for 24 years. His latest project is focused on identifying and releasing superior cultivars to help Missouri elderberry farmers.

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Campus

A welcome sight: Gateway Plaza sculpture includes nods to some MU favorites

Columbia’s new, eye-catching front entrance is packed with historical references.
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Campus

Missouri School of Journalism brings news outlets together into ‘one newsroom’

A changing journalism landscape leads to a J-School evolution.

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Be-leaf us — it’s a beautiful time to be on campus. As we prepare for Thanksgiving recess next week, take in some red (Mizzou’s version) views of campus.

Accolades

Missourian wins 51 Missouri Press Association awards Mizzou Alumni Association names 2021 Faculty Alumni Award winners Jeimmie Nevalga receives Maxine Christopher Shutz Award and Lecture for Distinguished Teaching Brittony Corneillier receives MACADA Outstanding Academic Advising Award View all accolades

Upcoming Events

Dec. 9 Deck the Columns Dec. 11 Community Music Program Recital Dec. 13 Ask Listen Refer Dec. 17 Commencement, Fall 2021 More events
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News Release

MizzouForward aims to invest $1.5 billion over a decade to enhance research, educational missions

The signature program has a goal of bringing 150 new faculty to the campus in addition to boosting MU research projects, impacting the state’s economy and enriching students’ educational experiences.

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New paving methods can repurpose tons of plastic waste into roads

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Single-use plastic used to make longer-lasting asphalt In Missouri

Forbes

Researchers discovered a rare 500-million-year-old fossil of a "worm-like" animal

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