Community Impact

Detecting remnants of the virus that causes COVID-19 in samples of wastewater collected across Missouri.

Jan. 5, 2021

Analyzing wastewater to understand the spread of COVID-19

University of Missouri scientists are helping the state of Missouri detect COVID-19 from samples collected across the state.

pink christmas cactus

Dec. 18, 2020

Treat it right, and Christmas cactus lives to bloom another year

With proper care, Christmas cactus can be a gift that gives for many years.

woman getting covid vaccine

Dec. 16, 2020

MU Health Care begins COVID-19 vaccinations on employees

Nearly 3,000 doses are being distributed in the first round of vaccinations.

rendering of the next gen precision health building

Dec. 14, 2020

NextGen Precision Health brings together researchers from across the UM System

A December 2020 project update from Richard Barohn, executive director of NextGen Precision Health.

This is an image of a happy couple. Source: Shutterstock

Dec. 2, 2020

Teaching healthy relationships one class at a time

$6.24 million grant awarded to MU healthy relationship educational program.

This is a picture of twins Julisha and Justina Wilkins.

Nov. 30, 2020

A series of fortunate events

Twin sisters succeed at MU with help of family, faculty and institutional support.

nextgen building concept art

Nov. 19, 2020

Former UM System president gives $2 million to NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center at UMKC

Gift supports a collaborative effort between UMKC and MU housed in Kansas City.

dog in a red hoodie with a yellow backpack on

Nov. 19, 2020

Little dog, big heart

Veterinary Health Center cardiologists treat puppy for rare heart defect.

united way graphic

Nov. 18, 2020

A little goes a long way

Despite a pandemic, MU and UM System retirees have raised almost $100,000 for the Heart of Missouri United Way — and they’re not finished yet.

graphic of a car with a tiger tail that says

Nov. 18, 2020

Tiger travel tips

Travel and safety tips help you protect yourself and others during the holidays.

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