Community Impact

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.

Santa and child

Dec. 23, 2025

Photo gallery: Children visit Santa at the Thompson Center

Event provided calm alternative to traditional holiday stops.

Collage of six images from University of Missouri stories in 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

Mizzou thrived in 2025

Relive some of the University of Missouri’s most notable moments of 2025.

Roasted chestnuts in a skillet in front of a burning fire.

Dec. 17, 2025

Mizzou’s Agroforestry Center is nuts for the holidays

Crack open some holiday magic this season with Missouri-grown chestnuts, black walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts.

Two scientists with sample

Dec. 16, 2025

Turning waste into wealth: Mizzou researchers target Missouri mines for critical materials

A $2.8 million U.S. Department of Energy award is powering the development of breakthrough extraction technology.

Noella the reindeer on her farm in Moberly, Missouri.

Dec. 10, 2025

Noella’s miracle: Reindeer receives first-class care at Mizzou

When Noella’s leg became infected last winter, the reindeer from Moberly got a Christmas miracle at Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

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