Extension and engagement

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April 6, 2021

MU Extension and partners combat COVID-19 misconceptions

From small towns to big cities – COVID-19 is prevalent and so are the falsehoods surrounding it. The MU Rural Vaccination Action Committee is stepping up to set things straight.

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March 15, 2021

NextGen researchers look forward to new opportunities

First wave of researchers prepares to move into the NextGen Precision Health building this fall.

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Feb. 4, 2021

MU Extension to help expand mental health resources in rural areas

All of Missouri’s 99 rural counties face a shortage of mental health professionals; 57 of them have none.

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Jan. 28, 2021

UM Broadband Initiative connects and empowers communities

More than a million Missourians can’t take advantage of broadband applications. The University of Missouri System is working to change that.

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Jan. 27, 2021

Free tax preparation help available at Mizzou

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites for 2021 tax season are open.

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Dec. 18, 2020

Treat it right, and Christmas cactus lives to bloom another year

With proper care, Christmas cactus can be a gift that gives for many years.

rendering of the next gen precision health building

Dec. 14, 2020

NextGen Precision Health brings together researchers from across the UM System

A December 2020 project update from Richard Barohn, executive director of NextGen Precision Health.

University of Missouri Extension agronomist and longtime beekeeper Travis Harper will teach the hands-on portion of the Heroes to Hives program in Missouri. The program helps veterans learn beekeeping.

Nov. 16, 2020

First state chapter of Heroes to Hives beekeeping program begins at MU

The program supports veterans who want to learn beekeeping.

This is an image of people removing honeysuckle for the City of Columbia.

Nov. 4, 2020

‘Bringing it home’ during weekend of service

Students volunteer to help 17 local organizations during the CoMo Weekend of Service with Mizzou Alternative Breaks.

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Nov. 3, 2020

Missouri 4-H: Preparing for the future

MU Extension lays the foundation for workforce development with prepared, engaged youths.

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