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rendering of MU's National Swine Resource and Research Center.

Oct. 21, 2022

$8 million grant will expand National Swine Resource and Research Center at MU

NIH grant will support research with genetically modified pigs to study human diseases.

A child care provider plays with children.

Oct. 21, 2022

$7.5 million grant helps MU redevelop training videos for childhood care providers and professionals

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education grant will help make required trainings more engaging and inclusive.

a pair of researchers work in a scientific laboratory

Oct. 19, 2022

Reversing drug resistance in lung cancer

University of Missouri researchers were awarded a $2.35 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to help overcome drug resistance in non-small cell lung cancer.

Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building

Oct. 19, 2022

Growth and discovery: NextGen marks one year

NextGen researchers have been awarded $97 million in grants in first year.

a plant grown inside a lab

Oct. 18, 2022

A smoky solution — for plants

After MU researchers started examining the impact of smoke on plant growth after a wildfire, their surprising discovery could one day lead to new farming practices.

MU hosted a dedication for the new Sinclair School of Nursing building.

Oct. 17, 2022

MU hosts dedication, ribbon cutting of new $30 million School of Nursing building

T. Chris Riley-Tillman

Oct. 17, 2022

Chris Riley-Tillman named dean of the MU College of Education and Human Development

Chris Riley-Tillman has served in various administrative and research roles, including interim dean, since arriving at MU in 2011.

student visa getting approved.

Oct. 11, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic hurt academic experience for African international students, MU study finds

Findings can help universities direct more tailored support to vulnerable populations during times of crisis.

A leather-bound journal book sitting on a wood table source shutterstock

Oct. 10, 2022

Storytelling helps college students relieve stress, improve confidence during the COVID-19 pandemic

A University of Missouri researcher and colleagues find that individual life stories can give us hints about how college students are adjusting to life during a pandemic.

This is an image of Rhett, the therapy dog.

Sep. 26, 2022

Therapy dogs aren’t always the answer to help children with autism

MU study finds some – but not all – children with autism respond favorably to therapy dogs as a motivator to complete tasks, learn new skills.

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