MURR

April 14, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mizzou's NextGen Research Reactor announcement

WHAT: The University of Missouri invites members of the media to attend the announcement of a milestone development for Mizzou's NextGen Research Reactor, the university’s transformative initiative to build a new, state-of-the-art nuclear research reactor. WHEN: 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 WHERE: Jesse Hall Rotunda 409 Conley Ave Columbia, MO 65201 **NOTE** Media members who wish to attend must RSVP by emailing Christopher Ave at christopher.ave@missouri.edu. Specific reporter names are not required, only the outlet and intent to attend.

Craig Piercy

April 3, 2025

Photo gallery: American Nuclear Society leader visits Mizzou, helps celebrate MURR ribbon cutting

Craig Piercy spoke during the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series this week. See photos from his time on campus.

MURR leadership cuts ribbon

April 2, 2025

University of Missouri opens addition to MU Research Reactor facility

The $20 million, three-story addition to the existing MURR North Building offers new opportunities for industry collaboration and advances in nuclear science.

Craig Piercy

March 26, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mizzou hosts President’s Distinguished Lecture, ribbon-cutting ceremony for addition to research reactor facility

Members of the media may register to attend one or both.

Campus buildings with text: Groundbreaking research

March 19, 2025

Mizzou’s research exceeds $500 million

Historic research activity fuels innovation in agriculture, artificial intelligence, medicine and more.

Sadie.

Jan. 27, 2025

New therapy for dogs with cancer shows promise  

Innovative Mizzou cancer research helps treat a Jefferson City dog.

Collage of campus photos

Dec. 12, 2024

Mizzou soared in ’24

With student successes, record-breaking investments in world-changing research and increased rankings, it’s been a good year on campus.

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