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Dec. 9, 2021

MU receives $2 million gift to College of Engineering

The gift will establish the Jerry L. Jost endowed chair in Chemical Engineering.

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Dec. 8, 2021

A faster “code breaker” to analyze human DNA

University of Missouri researchers are working to help scientists speed up their data analysis of human genomes along the way to making new scientific discoveries.

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Dec. 8, 2021

More than 1,700 graduates to receive degrees from Mizzou

University officials will award honorary degree to Michael Golden, freedom of the press champion and retired executive vice chairman of The New York Times Company.

Habib Zaghouani

Dec. 7, 2021

National Academy of Inventors names Habib Zaghouani to 2021 Fellows Program

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Dec. 7, 2021

MU researchers say it’s time to clean up the Clean Water Act

For the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, a study from MU researchers suggests new ways to protect the nation’s drinking water.

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Dec. 3, 2021

Support for ‘Zero Tolerance’ policies in schools linked to higher suspension rates, lower feelings of safety

MU professor says schools should consider alternative disciplinary procedures and restorative practices.

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Dec. 2, 2021

Virtual chat rooms can increase negative political biases of debate viewers

University of Missouri researchers explored the political implications of digital watch parties as a means of virtually watching the 2020 U.S. presidential debates.

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Nov. 30, 2021

Bringing 400-million-year-old fossilized armored worms to ‘virtual’ life

A University of Missouri paleontologist and team created 3D virtual models of armor plates from fossilized skeletons of ancient worms, discovering two new species in the fossil record.

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Nov. 15, 2021

Mizzou Alumni Association names 2021 Faculty Alumni Award winners

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Nov. 11, 2021

What people value in digital news

Missouri School of Journalism researchers hope their findings can help inform the journalism industry and improve the business and design choices surrounding digital news platforms.

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