In the fight to contain COVID-19, MU makes its own testing swabs

Demand for COVID-19 testing swabs far outweighs the supply. To help increase testing availability, a cross-campus volunteer group set out to manufacture its own swabs.

MU College of Engineering

April 9, 2026

Photo gallery: March photos of the month

Events, research and a late snowstorm were highlights of the month.

April 7, 2026

Mizzou expands virtual fencing for cattle in Missouri and Nebraska

A $3.7 million grant is helping Mizzou’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture put GPS-enabled collars on the cattle of 200 livestock producers, saving time and labor.

April 1, 2026

Spring color bursts with ‘crown jewel’ pollinator

Azalea named National Garden Bureau shrub of the year.

April 1, 2026

Mizzou’s Campus Dining Services brings local flavor to campus farmers market

The homegrown event brings together community vendors and student organizations for fresh food and fun on April 8 in Stotler Lounge.