Community Impact

A photo of an American flag hanging from the Columns.

Feb. 2, 2022

MEDIA ADVISORY: Free legal consultations for veterans in Cape Girardeau County on Feb. 18

a woman sits alone in a room

Feb. 1, 2022

Treatment for trauma is not one-size-fits-all

MU study finds that preventing probationers with mental illness from reoffending might start with diagnosing their trauma.

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.

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Jan. 28, 2022

Providing musical therapy for developing babies

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Dec. 22, 2021

MU Extension year in review

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

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