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Human trafficking: Who is being trafficked and what can we do?

MU expert in human trafficking explains common misconceptions and the demographics of trafficking survivors throughout the state.

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.

Expert: What are ransomware attacks, and how to prevent them

Prasad Calyam, a cybersecurity expert at the University of Missouri, shares some ways people and businesses can protect their digital information from being stolen online.

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July 29, 2021

Human trafficking: Who is being trafficked and what can we do?

MU expert in human trafficking explains common misconceptions and the demographics of trafficking survivors throughout the state.

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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.

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June 14, 2021

Expert: What are ransomware attacks, and how to prevent them

Prasad Calyam, a cybersecurity expert at the University of Missouri, shares some ways people and businesses can protect their digital information from being stolen online.

Linda Godwin during extra vehicular activity (spacewalk) during the STS-108 space shuttle mission. The shuttle is docked to the International Space Station; the ISS solar panels are seen in the background.

May 5, 2021

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first American in space

Linda Godwin, a former NASA astronaut and professor emeritus at the University of Missouri, reflects on the historical significance of May 5, 1961.

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April 20, 2021

Expert comment: Why it’s vital to preserve history with digital news

March 2, 2021

Viewing a pandemic through camera lenses

The University of Missouri School of Journalism’s longtime photojournalism competition adjusts its 78th year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb. 12, 2021

MU weather expert explains what to expect from polar vortex

Anthony Lupo is a leading expert in “blocking,” the weather event currently keeping cold air in place.

Feb. 4, 2021

The Super Bowl in the time of COVID-19

Sport management expert offers her perspective on this weekend's big game.

Jan. 14, 2021

Highly anticipated inaugural address comes at momentous time in nation’s history, expert says

Presidential communication expert from the University of Missouri is available to discuss the Jan. 20 inaugural address of President-elect Joe Biden.

Jan. 13, 2021

Expert comment: Sportmix pet food voluntarily recalled after MU researcher alerts Missouri Department of Agriculture, FDA to potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin