Historic $50 million gift powers Payne Energy Innovation Center at Mizzou
David Payne’s support will also transform electrical engineering and computer science while accelerating Mizzou’s leadership in energy innovation.
$1.1 billion and roaring: Mizzou powers toward record $2 billion goal
Power the Roar surpasses the halfway mark in the most ambitious fundraising campaign in Mizzou history.
Mizzou researchers discover natural replacement for artificial food dyes
Research could help manufacturers replace synthetic colors while creating new opportunities for Midwest farmers.
July 14, 2026
University of Missouri (UM) System Critical Materials Crossroads Engine selected for $160 million NSF award
Led by University of Missouri-Kansas City, this regional consortium includes all four institutions of the UM System — the University of Missouri, Missouri University of Science and Technology, the University of Missouri-St. Louis and UMKC. This partnership will build an ecosystem to ensure national security and energy independence as well as economic development.
July 8, 2026
Planting the future: Mizzou researchers put AI to work on the farm
A recent study focuses on corn and soybeans, two of the most common crops in the United States.
July 1, 2026
Mizzou uncovers breakthrough clue to help soybeans fight a billion-dollar pest
Mizzou researchers study plant resistance to the worms that cause $1 billion in annual losses to U.S. soybean industry.
May 14, 2026
Mizzou breaks ground on Radioisotope Science Center to strengthen nation’s supply of critical isotopes
The approximately 31,250-square-foot facility is a joint investment between the U.S. Department of Energy and the State of Missouri.
May 7, 2026
Inspired by the brain, Mizzou researchers build smarter, more efficient computer hardware
A University of Missouri study shows that small material changes can boost brain-like computing, which could one day help make artificial intelligence more energy-efficient.
April 24, 2026
Lighting the way
Mizzou’s new Center for Rural Energy Security applies a practical Midwestern perspective to rural energy policy, challenges and opportunities.
April 24, 2026