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Rethinking Pocahontas

Think you know Pocahontas? Think again. Historian Karen Ordahl Kupperman’s harrowing new portrait of a young woman caught precariously between cultures.

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.

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

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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.
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Feb. 4, 2021

The Super Bowl in the time of COVID-19

Sport management expert offers her perspective on this weekend's big game.
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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.
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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
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Jan. 11, 2021

Why Americans still love ‘Masterpiece’ after 50 years

British television drama expert at the University of Missouri shares how Masterpiece has affected American culture.

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Dec. 8, 2020

Demise of Arecibo telescope marks sad end of an era, says MU professor

Atmospheric science professor Anthony Lupo breaks down the significance of the world-famous radio telescope.

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