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Study: Young workers now value respect over ‘fun’ perks in the workplace

Researchers at University of Missouri and Kansas State University discovered having respectful communication outweighs ‘fun’ work perks when attracting and retaining young workers.

$1.4 million grant to Missouri School of Journalism helps create network of journalists focused on Mississippi River Basin

Walton Family Foundation grant will create the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, covering agriculture, water and environmental issues within the region.

A feral past could help chart the future for Brassica vegetables

New research at the University of Missouri provides insight for conservation and breeding efforts for the future of our vegetables.

July 22, 2021

Study: Young workers now value respect over ‘fun’ perks in the workplace

Researchers at University of Missouri and Kansas State University discovered having respectful communication outweighs ‘fun’ work perks when attracting and retaining young workers.

July 8, 2021

$1.4 million grant to Missouri School of Journalism helps create network of journalists focused on Mississippi River Basin

Walton Family Foundation grant will create the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, covering agriculture, water and environmental issues within the region.

illustration of brassica plant and vegetables

June 24, 2021

A feral past could help chart the future for Brassica vegetables

New research at the University of Missouri provides insight for conservation and breeding efforts for the future of our vegetables.

a girl in a white tank top smiles in the center of the photo. there are other students around her

June 15, 2021

Photo gallery: Summer Welcome 2021

New students are soaking up the sun and earning their stripes at Summer Welcome. See how they’re preparing for life at Mizzou.

June 8, 2021

Learning the trade

Center provides consulting opportunities for students, support for Missouri-based businesses.

May 27, 2021

Meet Pam Brown, Mizzou’s Undergraduate Mentor of the Year

Brown is known by her students for her passion, intellect, energy and heart.

May 25, 2021

NextGen researcher profile: Russ Waitman

NextGen Precision Health’s director of medical informatics is using data to help accelerate research and improve health care for millions of people.

three people sitting in a circle in an office space

May 19, 2021

Writing their own story

Since 1978, “The Missouri Review” has showcased great work by early career writers. It’s also known for preparing the next generation of publishing professionals. See how interns like AnnElise Hatjakes are wading through thousands of submissions per year in search of the next Cheryl Strayed.

Zing dances with his friends for two hours every evening in Phnom Penh’s Wat Botum Park. “I like to have a lot of people watch me dance, but I’m also shy,” Zing said. “I can’t look the audience in the eye.” Photo by Cindy Liu

May 18, 2021

Showing truth with a camera

For more than seven decades, the Missouri Photo Workshop has brought renowned photographers to small towns throughout Missouri. Last year, in response to the pandemic, it went global.

This is an image of a man talking to a student about his mental health. Source: Shutterstock

May 14, 2021

MU Family Access Center of Excellence to provide mental health support to Boone County schools

The MOU will provide additional supports to students and families within schools.