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Missouri 4-H'ers help reduce food insecurity across the state

To date, the program has provided more than 318,000 servings of pork to food-insecure Missourians.

Lessons to play by

Students at the MU School of Music offer private lessons to aspiring musicians of all ages in central Missouri.

Human trafficking: Who is being trafficked and what can we do?

MU expert in human trafficking explains common misconceptions and the demographics of trafficking survivors throughout the state.

Aly Francis, standing at right, presents ground pork from her barrows to a senior center in Paris, Mo. Her efforts to curb food insecurity by donating pigs helped inspire Hogs for Hunger.

Aug. 2, 2021

Missouri 4-H'ers help reduce food insecurity across the state

To date, the program has provided more than 318,000 servings of pork to food-insecure Missourians.

This is an image of a teacher teaching her student about the piano.

July 30, 2021

Lessons to play by

Students at the MU School of Music offer private lessons to aspiring musicians of all ages in central Missouri.

This is an image of someone exchanging money for people.

July 29, 2021

Human trafficking: Who is being trafficked and what can we do?

MU expert in human trafficking explains common misconceptions and the demographics of trafficking survivors throughout the state.

July 28, 2021

Missouri 4-H'ers flock to new ASL project

Online program teaches students the basics of ASL — opening paths to connect with those with hearing loss.

July 15, 2021

Medical student leads effort to combat COVID-19 misinformation

Gurpal Virdi recognized a lack of COVID-19 education materials in Indian languages– so he created and translated them into nine different languages, with more to come.

drone shot of jesse hall with lush, green trees in front of it during summer

July 14, 2021

MU announces restructuring of Agricultural Experiment Station

Action will strengthen research and education centers across the state, saving more than $800,000.

man and wife stand for a photo with their bee hives

July 12, 2021

From national security to food security

MU Extension beekeeping program for veteran families creates a buzz.

July 8, 2021

$1.4 million grant to Missouri School of Journalism helps create network of journalists focused on Mississippi River Basin

Walton Family Foundation grant will create the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, covering agriculture, water and environmental issues within the region.

This is a photo of Jackie Lewis shaking hands with a State Farm representative.

June 25, 2021

MU receives gift from State Farm to support variety of safety training and financial wellness programs

The University of Missouri has cumulatively received nearly $2 million from State Farm, making MU State Farm’s single largest recipient of funds.

June 25, 2021

Supporting next-generation manufacturing in Missouri

Regional roundtables bring together small manufacturers and university researchers.