Community Impact

map that shows COVID-19 cases, per county, in Missouri

June 1, 2020

New COVID-19 tracking tool helps public monitor trends

A new tracking tool developed at the University of Missouri provides a continuously updated 14-day snapshot of new cases of COVID-19 in every county in the nation.

colorful fresh produce in baskets

June 1, 2020

Grow your own veggies to ease COVID-19 financial stress

MU Extension is offering a free self-paced online course to help novice gardeners learn the basics of vegetable gardening.

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May 28, 2020

Virtual therapy helps patients with COVID-19 recover at home

When patients who have been hospitalized with COVID-19 are released to go home, they still need some help to get back to full strength.

two men working around a hospital bed

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.

nurse in PPE

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.

zoom meeting

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.

doctor and patient

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.

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