Community Impact

Barge on Mississippi River

July 8, 2021

$1.4 million grant to Missouri School of Journalism helps create network of journalists focused on Mississippi River Basin

Walton Family Foundation grant will create the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, covering agriculture, water and environmental issues within the region.

This is a photo of Jackie Lewis shaking hands with a State Farm representative.

June 25, 2021

MU receives gift from State Farm to support variety of safety training and financial wellness programs

The University of Missouri has cumulatively received nearly $2 million from State Farm, making MU State Farm’s single largest recipient of funds.

two men work in manufacturing

June 25, 2021

Supporting next-generation manufacturing in Missouri

Regional roundtables bring together small manufacturers and university researchers.

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June 15, 2021

Expert: Standing up for journalists who are detained, jailed

Kathy Kiely at the Missouri School of Journalism explains why it is important to take notice of the recent increase in journalists being detained and jailed around the world.

vegetables on a table with green grass and shrubs behind

June 14, 2021

Increasing fruit and vegetable production

Study sheds light on how produce growers can help double the value of Missouri agriculture.

a student receives award

June 10, 2021

Giving back to veterans

University of Missouri School of Law names first recipient of new one-year fellowship at the Veterans Clinic.

Hand touching brain and network connection on glitter bright lights colorful background

May 26, 2021

Making discoveries together

MO-CARE, a multidisciplinary center on campus, is focused on understanding and preventing addictive behaviors.

book and cd covers

May 24, 2021

Publishing in a pandemic

Despite a challenging year, MU arts and humanities faculty published 28 books and CDs during 2020. The College of Arts and Science recently held a virtual event to celebrate.

finch puzzle

May 24, 2021

Piecing together the puzzles of bird genomes

MU researcher is part of an international effort to sequence the genomes of more than 70,000 species of animals, shining a light on the role of genetics in everything from behavior to disease.

concept art of an idea

May 24, 2021

Mizzou ingenuity provides solutions for a better life

Research is at the heart of Mizzou. From devices that detect disease to those that generate energy, check out the 225 new patents, license and option agreements, and inventions Tigers made between July 2019 and December 2020.

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