Community Impact

March 2, 2026

Researcher receives nearly $2 million to fight bird flu

Highly pathogenic avian influenza causes significant economic losses for farmers.

Shanon Fucik

Feb. 27, 2026

Fucik named 2026 Nursing Leadership Fellow

Family on couch

Feb. 25, 2026

Where food safety meets veterinary medicine

After nearly a decade in the food safety and regulatory field, Dan Cook returned to the classroom at Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine, a decision shaped by experience, responsibility and a sense that his work was not yet finished.

Ben Casterline in his clinic.

Feb. 24, 2026

Mizzou researchers, MU Extension outreach help those with alpha-gal syndrome

The red meat allergy caused by lone star tick bite is on the rise in Missouri and beyond.

Person in field

Feb. 23, 2026

University of Missouri leads national research to support U.S. cover crop seed industry

With a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Mizzou researchers are leading one of the country’s most ambitious efforts to strengthen the cover crop seed system.

Little girl looking at computer screen.

Feb. 19, 2026

Mizzou researchers use AI to boost literacy

A $10 million federal grant expands efforts to close reading and writing gaps in rural Missouri classrooms.

Feb. 10, 2026

University of Missouri conducts first in-person clinical trial for nuclear medicine breakthrough device

The clinical trial marks the latest human trial at Mizzou involving radioisotopes to treat cancer.

Two people seated

Feb. 5, 2026

A labor of love: the stewards of Gustin Golf Course

For Karen Miller and David Brown, investing in the property was an investment in community.

Student works with child at table in front of bookcase

Feb. 4, 2026

Tiger Reading Buddies: building literacy, confidence and community at Mizzou

The program focuses on authentic opportunities to build confidence and classroom-ready skills.

Columns at University of Missouri with American flags between them

Jan. 20, 2026

Kinder Institute to commemorate America’s 250th birthday throughout 2026

As a leading center for the study of constitutional democracy, the Kinder Institute’s events and initiatives will examine where America has been — and where it’s headed.

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