Mizzou alumnus revives forgotten epics
Jordi Alonso, PhD ’21, is translating a never-before-published manuscript and a sweeping poem reimagining Christopher Columbus’ journey.
Mizzou leads the charge to protect Missouri’s $4 billion cattle industry from tick threats
Researchers are tracking disease-carrying American dog ticks threatening Missouri cattle.
How Mizzou propelled one alumnus to a leadership role at this year’s FIFA World Cup™
Taylor Ashford’s journey from Columbia to FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Kansas City shows how a Mizzou education can prepare you for the role of a lifetime.
June 9, 2026
How one World Cup match shaped Ryan Madden’s life in sports
Inspired by a formative childhood memory, the Mizzou alumnus now helps shape how fans experience soccer in central Texas as the world’s biggest sporting event returns to U.S. soil.
May 26, 2026
Meet the Mizzou alumna behind the Saint Louis Zoo’s new guest experience strategy
From the Missouri School of Journalism to her role as the zoo’s first chief experience officer, Kirby Meyer shows how curiosity and storytelling can shape world-class experiences — and lead to a dream job.
May 18, 2026
A cancer-fighting breakthrough gets a boost as Mizzou automates production
Proof-of-concept study creates a blueprint for producing prostate cancer treatment more efficiently.
May 14, 2026
Photo gallery: Nuclear Energy Agency Director-General visits Mizzou
The University of Missouri welcomed Mr. William D. Magwood, IV, who spoke this week as part of the President's Distinguished Lecture Series. See photos from his visit.
May 14, 2026
Mizzou breaks ground on Radioisotope Science Center to strengthen nation’s supply of critical isotopes
The approximately 31,250-square-foot facility is a joint investment between the U.S. Department of Energy and the State of Missouri.
May 8, 2026
University of Missouri unveils new Thompson Center building for world-class autism care
State-of-the-art building for the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment illustrates ongoing transformational support, opens doors to brighter futures for families.
May 7, 2026
Inspired by the brain, Mizzou researchers build smarter, more efficient computer hardware
A University of Missouri study shows that small material changes can boost brain-like computing, which could one day help make artificial intelligence more energy-efficient.