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Sep. 5, 2025

Mizzou launches historic campaign to address global challenges and improve lives

Power the Roar unites alumni and supporters in pursuit of the university’s most ambitious goals.

President Mun Choi

Sep. 5, 2025

Tradition of excellence extended: President Mun Choi to lead the UM System, Mizzou through 2031

President Choi is widely credited with changing the trajectory of the University of Missouri System and its flagship campus.

President Choi at podium

Sep. 4, 2025

University of Missouri continues to grow cancer-fighting drug production

Two new additions to the University of Missouri Research Reactor will streamline operations and greatly increase the number of cancer-fighting drug doses for patient care.  

Two researchers posing in a lab with a sensor.

Sep. 3, 2025

Mizzou at the forefront of using hydrogen energy safely

A new super-sensitive sensor created at Mizzou can quickly detect hydrogen gas, helping prevent accidents and protect the environment.

Chris Smith

Aug. 25, 2025

Smith named vice chancellor for advancement  

She has served in the interim role since July 2024. 

Pawan Singh in his lab at Mizzou.

Aug. 20, 2025

Mizzou researcher discovers natural molecules that may help glaucoma patients

Findings could lead to earlier detection and treatment for those suffering from the serious eye condition.

Molly Jones posing in Springfield, Missouri.

Aug. 19, 2025

A patient’s own cartilage cells may be the key to help healing after hip surgery

Mizzou medical student collaborates on innovative study to help decrease pain for those who have undergone hip surgery.

Tree cells under a microscope

Aug. 18, 2025

Poplar tree discovery could help shape the future of energy and biomaterials

The University of Missouri-led study uncovers how a variation in a natural substance called lignin supports natural environmental adaptation and improved bioenergy production.

John Driver.

Aug. 13, 2025

Flu fighters: Mizzou researchers getting a closer look at immune response to influenza  

Findings can help scientists develop better flu therapies, vaccines for pigs and humans.

Fengkai Tian with his drone.

Aug. 12, 2025

Drones can more efficiently measure the health of corn plants, study finds

Mizzou researchers are getting a drone’s-eye view of corn stalks to help farmers better manage their crops through precision agriculture.

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