Community Impact

Ava Wood fighting fires composite

Oct. 2, 2024

Into the woods

From battling wildfires in the rugged landscapes of Montana and Washington to nurturing the vibrant gardens on Mizzou’s campus, junior Ava Wood’s hands-on passion for conservation is blazing a trail toward a career in habitat restoration.

2024 homecoming graphic

Oct. 1, 2024

Mizzou announces 2024 Homecoming events

As the University of Missouri celebrates its 113th Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 19, the community is invited to participate in several traditional events.

Scientists stand together in the lab

Oct. 1, 2024

Five ways Mizzou is helping lead America’s fight against cancer

Two researchers are joining a national cancer-fighting network in the latest example of Mizzou’s dedication to finding a cure.

Ron Mittler

Sep. 30, 2024

Making soybeans smarter

Mizzou plant geneticist Ron Mittler is finding ways to breed soybean crops that can handle heat, drought and water-logging stresses, improving yields under pressure.

president mun choi

Sep. 25, 2024

10 key points from the State of the University Address

University of Missouri President Mun Choi gave his 2024 State of the University Address for Mizzou on Sept. 25. Here are the highlights.

Mallory Martin

Sep. 24, 2024

Printing linens, providing hope

Mizzou alumna Mallory Martin’s company economically empowers survivors of modern-day slavery through the ancient craft of block printing.

Jesse Hall and the columns.

Sep. 23, 2024

University of Missouri President Mun Choi to give State of the University address

three students in front of the columns with bandaids on their upper arm

Sep. 20, 2024

Fall 2024 Mizzou, MU Health Care flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics

Clinics will take place through November and are available to faculty, staff, students and community members.

Mike Kelly

Sep. 20, 2024

New joint keeps Mike Kelly’s broadcast streak alive

When the voice of the Missouri Tigers needed a knee replacement, he turned to the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute.

MU Research Reactor

Sep. 19, 2024

Saving lives one isotope at a time

Radioactive atoms produced at MU Research Reactor are key to advanced medical therapies.

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