In photos: Mizzou shines a light on 60 years of MURR

Event celebrated research, discoveries and lifesaving treatments made possible through the reactor.

Oct. 14, 2026
Contact: Shayne Martin, shayne.martin@missouri.edu
Photos by Sam Cox

University leaders, researchers and special guests gathered on campus to celebrate the University of Missouri Research Reactor's 60th anniversary. The event honored six decades of research excellence, groundbreaking discoveries and lifesaving treatments. To mark the milestone, the iconic Jesse Hall Dome and Memorial Stadium were illuminated in blue.

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