Community Impact

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May 27, 2020

Local makers design bed for COVID-19 patients

An MU task force has partnered with local makers to design a device that helps COVID-19 patients and keeps health care workers safe.

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May 26, 2020

Roundtable discussion: Navigating the COVID-19 economy

As Missouri’s economy reopens, businesses are working through new challenges. Business and law school deans from all four UM System universities recently talked about common issues and available resources.

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May 26, 2020

Answering the call to save lives

MU alumna faces the front line of COVID-19 in a local emergency room.

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May 23, 2020

Business student gives back in time of crisis

Otha Thurmond, a May 2020 Mizzou graduate, is helping support the Columbia community by collecting and donating toiletries and other sanitation goods to those in need.

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May 22, 2020

How to host a Zoom party for your audience

Missouri School of Journalism students partner with media organizations to offer personalized solutions to the problems they face.

A University Hospital employee (left) and the Beckett brothers with their respiration protection chambers.

May 21, 2020

Columbia brothers draw on MU ties to help during COVID-19

Two Mizzou alumni have created cost-effective respiration protection chambers that can be easily replicated to help health care workers treating COVID-19 patients.

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May 20, 2020

UM System programs help Missourians cope with COVID-19

Clinicians across the University of Missouri System are quickly adapting to serve already vulnerable clients and prepare for the growing need for mental health services across the state.

May 19, 2020

UM System hosts law and business deans for COVID-19 panel

As Missouri reopens, panelists will discuss challenges and possible solutions related to pandemic’s effect on businesses and industry.

This is an image of Justin Elmer.

May 19, 2020

Man on a mission

MU School of Law's Veterans Clinic is helping a former soldier from Missouri win his battle for a Purple Heart.

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May 15, 2020

Tiger teachers go virtual

MU education alumnae engaging students despite shift to remote learning.

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