Mizzou alumnus finds his way to the edge of space
A Mizzou Honors College graduate's unexpected career path took him from the classroom to the cockpit of one of the world's most extraordinary aircraft.
Mizzou students train service dogs to help veterans live more independently
Through a partnership with Retrieving Freedom, students prepare dogs for future service while gaining valuable leadership skills.
Decades of dedication: Mizzou supporters commit $5 million to future Tigers
Frank Shelden and Val Lawlor are building on their longtime commitment to Mizzou with a planned gift supporting medical education, Mizzou Athletics, and fraternity and sorority life.
Nov. 3, 2026
Kinder Foundation® pledges $25 million to expand Mizzou’s global reach
The latest grant will strengthen the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy, expand its partnership with the University of Oxford and create new opportunities for students and faculty.
Nov. 2, 2026
Mizzou celebrates 65 years of Peace Corps service around the world
Five Tigers share how their experiences abroad continue to shape their work at the university today.
Nov. 2, 2026
Mizzou researchers seek better ways to support families affected by dementia
Three NIH-supported projects explore how sleep, caregiving responsibilities and family relationships affect the health of older adults and those caring for loved ones with dementia.
Oct. 29, 2026
Mizzou receives significant estate gift to advance journalism education
Alumnus Rick Gevers and his wife, Karen Burns, are investing in the Missouri School of Journalism's tradition of hands-on learning and innovation.
Oct. 28, 2026
Mizzou alumna Laura McHugh knows how to program a mystery
The award-winning suspense novelist discovered an unexpected talent at Mizzou before pursuing her lifelong dream of writing.
Oct. 27, 2026
Mizzou researchers create rice plants that fight off devastating disease
The findings could help farmers protect their harvests while opening new possibilities for developing stronger crops.
Oct. 27, 2026
Why do some people spread the flu while others avoid infection? Mizzou researchers investigate
Backed by a $19 million NIH P01 grant, Mizzou scientists are studying how influenza spreads, with the goal of developing better ways to prevent infections.