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Aug. 5, 2020

Remembering Dr. Ridgel

Dr. Gus T. Ridgel, who helped desegregate MU and was the first Black graduate, has died at 95. Ridgel received a master’s degree in economics with honors in 1951.

photo of ophthalmologist treating a patient's eye

Aug. 5, 2020

Researchers discover predictor of laser treatment success in patients with glaucoma

A new study from the School of Medicine and MU Health Care provides insight into which glaucoma patients might benefit most from a noninvasive treatment.

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Aug. 5, 2020

Mizzou engineers who make asphalt are now making hand sanitizer

Clinicians and MU College of Engineering faculty are working together to create face shields that will work with PAPR systems.

July 31, 2020

Locally made shields protect MU Health Care workers

When an order of thousands of manufactured face shields didn’t arrive, a team at the College of Engineering stepped up to ensure Mizzou’s health care team was protected against coronavirus. 

Young gardener waters sunflower seedlings

July 31, 2020

Tips on watering your garden

How and when you water your garden often makes the difference between healthy or diseased plants. Tom Fowler offers simple watering tips that can provide a bushel of benefits.

engineering respirator tubes

July 30, 2020

Engineering shop finds innovative solutions to COVID-19 issues

From removable door handles to respirator connector valves, a team of MU engineers is helping our community – and hospitals – fight coronavirus.

Doctor cares for a young patient.

July 29, 2020

Research shows ibuprofen does not hinder bone fracture healing in children

A new study shows ibuprofen can be given in addition to acetaminophen as a safe and effective pain reliever.

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July 29, 2020

Statewide partnership to strengthen training and support for community health workers

MU faculty are working with local agencies to support an emerging community health workers network. The goals are to educate community members and connect them with the resources. 

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July 24, 2020

Locating the resources you need

Alumnus Chris Dobbs is using his Tiger knowledge and passion for learning to help guide students, faculty and staff to the resources they need to improve their success.

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July 23, 2020

Researcher receives grant to study predictor of asthma therapy success

Robert Thomen, PhD, recently received a nearly $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study a test that could predict whether a patient will respond to an innovative asthma treatment.

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