Community Impact

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Dec. 13, 2021

Notable stories of 2021

Mizzou moves forward and upward, leading the way during another unprecedented year.

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Dec. 9, 2021

MU receives $2 million gift to College of Engineering

The gift will establish the Jerry L. Jost endowed chair in Chemical Engineering.

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Dec. 6, 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY: MU announces major gift endowment

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Dec. 6, 2021

Civil engineer helps MoDOT study New Madrid evacuation routes

Dec. 16 marks the 210th anniversary of the 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes. Engineers at the University of Missouri are helping make plans to evacuate residents in the area should a similar event happen in the future.

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Dec. 3, 2021

Building ‘smart’ for a sustainable future

Researchers at the University of Missouri are designing ‘smart buildings’ that cut greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.

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Dec. 3, 2021

A big plan for a small berry

Andrew Thomas has studied elderberries for 24 years. His latest project is focused on identifying and releasing superior cultivars to help Missouri elderberry farmers.

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Nov. 30, 2021

A welcome sight: Gateway Plaza sculpture includes nods to some MU favorites

Columbia’s new, eye-catching front entrance is packed with historical references.

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Nov. 29, 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY: Free legal consultations for veterans in Christian County on Dec. 3

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Nov. 19, 2021

Inspiring young writers

MU collaborates to bring nationally renowned writers to Missouri

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Nov. 15, 2021

Disability rights advocate to present to Mizzou

Judy Heumann, a civil rights activist, author and featured subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary “Crip Camp,” will speak to the Mizzou community via Zoom on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

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