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Aug. 3, 2020

COVID-19 course provides students a comprehensive look at pandemic

Throughout the summer, 50 students from the University of Missouri and other UM System campuses gathered remotely to consider the political, societal and personal implications of the coronavirus pandemic.

Clinicians and MU College of Engineering faculty are working together to create face shields that will work with PAPR systems.

July 31, 2020

Locally made shields protect MU Health Care workers

When an order of thousands of manufactured face shields didn’t arrive, a team at the College of Engineering stepped up to ensure Mizzou’s health care team was protected against coronavirus. 

Young gardener waters sunflower seedlings

July 31, 2020

Tips on watering your garden

How and when you water your garden often makes the difference between healthy or diseased plants. Tom Fowler offers simple watering tips that can provide a bushel of benefits.

engineering respirator tubes

July 30, 2020

Engineering shop finds innovative solutions to COVID-19 issues

From removable door handles to respirator connector valves, a team of MU engineers is helping our community – and hospitals – fight coronavirus.

Doctor cares for a young patient.

July 29, 2020

Research shows ibuprofen does not hinder bone fracture healing in children

A new study shows ibuprofen can be given in addition to acetaminophen as a safe and effective pain reliever.

woman at laptop

July 29, 2020

Statewide partnership to strengthen training and support for community health workers

MU faculty are working with local agencies to support an emerging community health workers network. The goals are to educate community members and connect them with the resources. 

The sun rises next to Memorial Union.

July 27, 2020

MU leaders discuss plans for fall return to campus in virtual town halls

University of Missouri's Show Me Renewal plan emphasizes the need for community members to practice safety protocols.

Pouring a liquid into a container

July 27, 2020

A ‘corny’ solution to help fight the spread of COVID-19

MU engineers create ethanol-based alcohol hand sanitizer for use during the coronavirus pandemic.

nurses with gloved hands

July 27, 2020

MU School of Nursing programs assist more than 500 nursing homes statewide with COVID-19 response

Two support teams collaborated with community organizations to distribute thousands of face shields to nursing homes throughout Missouri.

next gen building concept art

July 27, 2020

Building the next generation

Student interns work side by side with construction professionals to help build the NextGen Precision Health Institute.

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