University of Missouri

Accolades

Mizzou’s Gary Stacey honored by American Society of Plant Biologists

Stacey recognized for advancing plant science research and education.

Accolades

Miss Missouri USA Shae Smith turns personal struggles into a platform for change at Mizzou College of Health Sciences

Smith advocates for early scoliosis detection and resources for young patients, even authoring a children’s book on the topic.

Research

Hope is the key to a meaningful life, according to new research

University of Missouri researchers demonstrate that boosting hope could be a game-changer for mental health and resilience.

Campus

From fear to fascination: Mizzou wildlife ecologist challenges misconceptions about sharks

Fifty years after "Jaws" captured the imagination — and fear — of the public, wildlife ecologist Michael Byrne is working to change the pop culture narrative.