Community Impact

woman throwing a spear

Feb. 21, 2024

Beyond the spear

College of Business alumna and javelin star Sophia Rivera Hassemer on her life as a professional athlete.

Cicadas on a summer day, a vibrant scene featuring cicadas in th

Feb. 16, 2024

Billions of cicadas bring buzzy magic to Missouri in 2024

Experts anticipate billions of cicadas emerging together in Northeastern Missouri this spring as part of a rare ecological event.

a woman in bed using light therapy

Feb. 15, 2024

Winter came, and now what?

With winter often comes with myriad health challenges. Follow along as two University of Missouri health experts spill the tea on cold-weather wellness.

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Feb. 14, 2024

Elevating artistic creativity

Creative works by Mizzou students will take center stage during the Chancellor’s Arts Showcase on Friday, Feb. 23.

Feb. 9, 2024

Photo gallery: A historic look at Mizzou’s campus, then and now

From the Columns to Faurot Field, explore the evolution of campus through the decades.

mizzou students work with local elementary agers

Feb. 9, 2024

Buddy up for literacy

A partnership between Columbia Public Schools and the MU College of Education and Human Development is helping first graders read while providing real-world classroom teaching experience for Tigers.

drone shot of jesse hall with two of the iconic columns close up at the front

Feb. 8, 2024

Powering progress: Highlights from the past decade of research at Mizzou

Jesse north facade, Francis Quadrangle and column detail

Feb. 8, 2024

MU secures record research spending, capping 10 consecutive years of growth

Milestone reached through discoveries and innovations in agriculture, medicine, education, journalism and other areas that are improving lives throughout Missouri and around the world.

a group of engineering faculty and students work in a house

Feb. 6, 2024

Community service proves life-changing for Mizzou engineering STEM Scholars

The program, funded by the National Science Foundation, is a holistic scholarship that includes academic support, one-on-one mentoring and volunteer opportunities.

petrone on a skateboard

Feb. 5, 2024

Dropping in

MU education researcher Robert Petrone spent time with youth at a skatepark to see what positive dynamics happening there could be applied to the classroom.

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