University of Missouri

Dec. 7, 2022

David Mendoza receives Pew Charitable Trusts grant for plant microbe nutrition collaboration

The collaborative project will focus on how synthetic communities can improve plant nutrition.

Dec. 7, 2022

A little extra luck

As we head into finals week, you might see students rubbing the nose of the David R. Francis bust near Jesse Hall. Learn more about the history of the fortune-favoring tradition.

Dec. 6, 2022

Group exercise boosts physical, mental health for older adults, MU study finds

Evidence-based benefits include improved muscle strength, balance, flexibility, sleep, social support, confidence and decreased risk of falls.

Dec. 6, 2022

Erika Lietzan named to Best Lawyer in America list

Dec. 5, 2022

Robust research reach

Mizzou students are exploring an array of disciplines through research and scholarly activity — inside and out of traditional laboratories.

Dec. 5, 2022

University of Missouri researchers design new heart health wearable

Using a $2.6 million grant from NIH, researchers at the MU College of Engineering are designing a breathable material with antimicrobial properties for use with a wearable heart monitor.

Dec. 5, 2022

MU names basketball court after coaching legend

The dedication honors Ron Lykins, Mizzou Wheelchair Basketball head coach and the winningest coach in National Wheelchair Basketball Association history.

Dec. 5, 2022

Feline genetics help pinpoint first-ever domestication of cats, MU study finds

Cat genes reveal how invention of agriculture bonded cats with people in ancient Mesopotamia, leading to worldwide feline migration with humans.

Dec. 5, 2022

Winter break security reminders

MUPD shares tips for preparing home and vehicles for winter travel and how to prevent package theft.

Dec. 2, 2022

Team using fluorescent molecules as biomarkers to study secretion

A grant from the National Science Foundation is helping Mizzou researchers explore what happens to us molecularly when we get an adrenaline rush.