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hospital room

July 18, 2023

Study aims to improve hospital discharge process

Findings from the University of Missouri can help reduce hospital readmissions after patients are discharged from hospital.

Graphic of the state of Missouri and surrounding states showing a magnified view of Interstate 155 in southeast Missouri

July 17, 2023

Driving innovative solutions for advancing use of ‘plastic’ roads

University of Missouri researchers are on the leading-edge of developing sustainable plastic waste road pavement mixtures.

a student on a cell phone

July 14, 2023

Mobile app enables students with special needs to self-monitor behavior, focus more in class

A nearly $520,000 grant will help a University of Missouri researcher improve students’ self-regulation and independence at school.

Reactor operator retrieves a sample can from the reactor pool

July 13, 2023

University of Missouri Research Reactor continues to bolster domestic supply chain of critical radioisotopes

New production of iron and manganese radioisotopes creates domestic supply for researchers and Department of Energy.

University of Missouri Research Reactor

July 13, 2023

Matt Sanford named executive director for University of Missouri’s Research Reactor 

Sanford brings more than 30 years of experience to the role.

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July 10, 2023

John Denker appointed MU vice chancellor for communications and marketing

John Denker will also serve as chief marketing and communications officer for the University of Missouri System.

Randall Prather, NAI induction ceremony

July 6, 2023

National Academy of Inventors names MU’s Randall Prather to 2022 Fellows Program

Prather is one of only 169 academic inventors to receive the prestigious honor this year.

Hulston Hall, School of Law at Mizzou

July 5, 2023

New state funding allows University of Missouri School of Law to reopen Family Violence Clinic

For the decades that it served Missourians, this clinic was instrumental in empowering a range of clients, offering services that spanned everything from filing restraining orders to family planning.

A baby drinking milk.

July 3, 2023

Supportive communities can help increase breastfeeding rates for moms, MU study finds

Findings can help boost support systems and education about the health benefits of breastfeeding, particularly in rural areas where breastfeeding is less common.

Crop tool at work in a field

June 29, 2023

New agricultural economist survey forecasts key drivers of U.S. ag outlook

The University of Missouri’s agricultural policy research centers, in partnership with Farm Journal, will release a national monthly survey of leading agricultural economists to forecast agricultural market trends.

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