Community Impact

Alvira Nishat.

Sep. 5, 2024

Lending a helping hand in health care

University of Missouri students are getting hands-on training as nurse assistants while strengthening the MU Health Care workforce.

A symbolic shot of the 2024 presidential candidate at a podium, with the American flag serving as a backdrop

Sep. 4, 2024

Ask a Mizzou expert: Four things to know about the Sept. 10 presidential debate

Ben Warner is the director of the Political Communication Institute at the University of Missouri.

Rob Myers inspects maize plant

Sep. 4, 2024

Five ways the Center for Regenerative Agriculture is cultivating growth in Missouri

For Rob Myers, preparing farmers for a productive future is a top priority. With over $40 million in funding, his center is transforming farming techniques in Missouri and beyond.

Salman Hyder holding the RO compound.

Sep. 3, 2024

A new approach to treating a difficult type of breast cancer

Mizzou researcher Salman Hyder is the first to identify a drug that kills triple negative breast cancer cells and stops the formation of blood vessels that tumors need to grow.

trio of headshots

Aug. 28, 2024

Tiger businesses take off

Mizzou’s Entrepreneur Quest graduates and their startups continue successful trajectories.

Beef cattle grazing.

Aug. 28, 2024

New vaccine created by Mizzou researchers protects cattle from deadly tick-borne disease  

MizzouForward researcher Roman Ganta has created the first effective vaccine proven to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis, benefiting both cattle health and the agricultural economy.

Aug. 28, 2024

Making health care affordable

Mizzou alumnus Brian Whorley’s company empowers patients to get the health care they need and pay on their own timeline.

A person getting a massage.

Aug. 27, 2024

Mizzou researchers explore solutions to help reduce nurse burnout

Study finds giving nurses massages during their shifts may improve physical health and mental well-being.

Aug. 27, 2024

Feeding frenzy

The Homecoming food drive broke records last year. Can the Tiger Food Fight surpass it in 2024?

A dog running through Peace Park.

Aug. 23, 2024

Sniffing up scientific discovery: Five ways Mizzou research benefits dogs

To celebrate National Dog Day, learn how researchers at Mizzou help both dogs and their human companions.

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