Community Impact

women cutting cake at a baby shower

Jan. 31, 2022

Supporting Columbia’s newest refugee mothers

This weekend, International Programs and MU Health Care partnered with a local group to organize a shower for nearly 20 new and expecting Afghan mothers.

This is a photo of a nurse singing to a baby

Jan. 28, 2022

Providing musical therapy for developing babies

MU Health Care researches examine the effects of music therapy on a baby's neurodevelopment

This is a photo of a telehealth meeting

Jan. 21, 2022

MU study examines benefits, challenges of telehealth in nursing homes during pandemic

Findings highlight telehealth’s ability to reduce patient stress, increase access.

A photo of Dr. Randall Prather standing in front of a sign for the National Swine Resource & Research Center.

Jan. 14, 2022

Paving the way for a historic procedure

MU researcher Randall Prather’s work on pig genetics may soon help thousands of people waiting for organ transplants.

Ashley M. Jones headshot

Jan. 14, 2022

Her authentic self

Ashley M. Jones, the MU Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. keynote speaker and Alabama poet laureate, inspires others through verse.

a student carries a bag while doing community service work outside

Jan. 14, 2022

Mizzou Alternative Breaks branches back out

Applications open Jan. 16 for spring 2022 Mizzou Alternative Breaks trips. Learn how the program is returning to wider service this year.

Basket with vegetables (cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, radish and peppers) in the hands of a farmer background of nature Concept of biological, bio products, bio ecology, grown by yourself, vegetarians.

Jan. 10, 2022

Harvesting harmony

MU Extension helps a small southwestern Missouri town grow fresh food — and relationships.

a group of people outside at a garden

Dec. 22, 2021

MU Extension year in review

Bold goals, big partnerships and 6 million Missourians served headlined MU Extension’s 2021.

Dec. 17, 2021

Telehealth is for doctors, too

Health care providers collaborate via videoconferencing.

'This is an image of a girl excited to see Santa Claus.

Dec. 16, 2021

Photo Gallery: Santa's visit to the MU Thompson Center

The MU Thompson Center invited Santa Claus to come to town and give out gifts to children.

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