University of Missouri students receive valuable look at how fast flames can spread. Watch the video
MU scientist conducting research to help those with CF live healthier lives Read the story
Panel to be lead by UM president Forsee, CBS anchor Russ Mitchell Read the story
See how MU planners are working with city officials to reshape Webb City. View the video
Bruce Walker's efforts to be recognized at Sept. 22 dinner. Read the story
Opening part of national U.S. Department of Energy tour. Read the St. Louis Business Journal article | Read the Associated Press story
New structure will offer key advantages to community, students and staff. Read the story
Samples from around Missouri microscopically analyzed for early detection of Chinese soybean rust fungi. View the video
The landscape in northwest Missouri is changing. Scattered across three counties, 75 turbines spin to harvest the wind. Watch the video.
University of Missouri Extension 4-H members entertain veterans in the hospital. Watch the video.
A makeover of your shopping habits could offset rising food costs, said a University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health education specialist. Watch the video.
Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among older adults. At MU, nursing and engineering researchers have teamed up to develop technology to improve elderly care. By observing stunt actors falling, they can assess the risk of debilitating falls and determine measures used to detect and prevent such events. Watch the video.
The University of Missouri is an economic engine that plays a vital role in the prosperity of the state. Through initiatives like the Center for Emerging Technologies in St. Louis, UM stays on the cutting edge of research. Watch this video to learn more.
It's official--the institution formerly known as the University of Missouri-Rolla has changed its name to Missouri University of Science and Technology as of January 1, 2008. The change emphasizes the institution's status as one of the nation's top technological and research universities. For more information and discussion on the name change, visit this page.
Gary Forsee was appointed the 22nd President of the University of Missouri by the UM Board of Curators. On December 20, 2007, the Board of Curators hosted a public announcement program in the Great Room of Reynolds Alumni Center. For video and more information on the appointment, visit this page.
The University of Missouri cares for the health and wellness of Missouri through a comprehensive network of hospitals and clinics, by conducting breakthrough research and by training health care professionals to serve our rural and urban areas. Watch this video to learn more.
The University of Missouri has announced that Dr. William P. Schonberg, Chair and Professor of the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla, is the 2007 recipient of the Manuel T. Pacheco Academic Leadership Award. [more]
Across all four campuses, UM research is making an impact in Missouri and around the world. From implants that UM-Columbia faculty are employing to help blind cats see, to low cost tools being developed at UM-St. Louis that can help diagnose eye conditions in children, research at UM delivers real world results. Learn what's happening around the state. [more]
Accessible health care is a major concern in rural Missouri. In many situations, people have to travel long distances to see a doctor. In order to address this concern, some nurse practitioners in the state are opening up their own health clinics. [more]
As the United States and Canada take their first step toward establishing a cabled ocean observatory, a University of Missouri-Rolla researcher is trying to improve the speed of wireless underwater communication. [read more]
Thousands of graduates recently received their University of Missouri diplomas, a familiar symbol of the start of a promising journey. The granting of these diplomas also signifies that the University remains focused on serving our state and changing lives for the better, as we have for 168 years. [read more]
The future of wildlife conservation in the city depends on the next generation, but there is concern urban children may not be in touch with wildlife. With ethnic minority groups making up a large portion of city populations, a University of Missouri study looked at the experiences urban minority kids have with wildlife. [read more]
Students from all four UM campuses shared their research with state legislators during the annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol. The event demonstrates the unique opportunities UM undergraduate students have to participate in research with world-class faculty. [read more]
Topping last year's second place finish, a student design team at the University of Missouri-Rolla won the West Coast championship in human-powered vehicle racing. The engineering students now move on to the East Coast championships where UMR has won five straight competitions. [read more ]
Every great university is home to a great press, and the University of Missouri is no exception. Founded in 1958 by MU English professor William Peden, today the University of Missouri Press publishes nearly 70 books a year on topics ranging from political science to local history. [read more ]
MU researchers are in the field assessing the extent of damage to vineyards from the freeze of early April. Viticulturists from UM-Columbia's Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture and Enology share findings and advice with growers on dealing with the ongoing freeze effects. [watch video ]
In the 60’s protestors took to the streets to force change. Today we live in an electronic age and protestors can just let their fingers do the marching. But does virtual protesting really work? A UM-Kansas City political science professor shares his views. [listen to the audio feature]
Cats are similar to humans in many ways, especially the eyes. An MU researcher has been using bionic implants to help blind cats see. Some cats have had the implants for up to five years without unwanted side effects, showing great promise for the future use of similar chips in humans. [watch the video]
Gov. Matt Blunt announced the nominations of Warren K. Erdman of Kansas City, Bo Fraser of Columbia, and Judith G. Haggard of Kennett to the University of Missouri Board of Curators. The three new curators have been confirmed by the Missouri Senate and were sworn in at a Jan. 11 board meeting in Columbia. [read more ]
Light, compact sources of abundant power are evident in nature, from the efficient flight muscles of birds to electric fish that send pulses for navigation. A team of UMR researchers has been charged with developing a bio-inspired energy source for the Air Force with similar qualities. [read more ]
Missouri Treasurer Sarah Steelman joined UM President Elson S. Floyd for the announcement of a newly created scholarship program for families saving through MOST - Missouri's 529 College Savings Plan. Dr. Floyd said the new scholarships reflect the University's commitment to ensuring access and affordability to higher education. [read more ]
Unlike the more controversial embryonic stem cells, adult stem cells have limits in the variety of cells they can be used to create. But in a breakthrough, a UM researcher has found that adult stem cells can be turned into neurons, cells found throughout the nervous system. [listen to the audio feature]
Twenty years ago the site of the Missouri Research Park in St. Charles County, surrounded by undeveloped land and pastures, was being considered for active incorporation into the University of Missouri’s agriculture experiment station. Today, with MRP leading the way, the area has developed into a high-tech corridor. [read more ]
Scientists at UM-Columbia are part of a team working to create a carp product out of Asian invaders that have spread to U.S. waterways. These silver carp are known for dangerous aerial acrobatics and competing with native fish species. [watch the video]
The University of Missouri is celebrating the twentieth anniversary of its academic exchange program with the University of the Western Cape in South Africa. At the time of the agreement in 1986, the program had the distinction of being the first ever between a U.S. university and an historically black South African university. [read more ]
University Hospital and Clinics celebrates 50 years at its current home in Columbia, Mo. Opening its doors on Sept. 16, 1956, the hospital now serves patients from every county in Missouri. Employees and the community will mark the occasion with a series of events. [read more ]
"This collaboration between UMR and Missouri State University provides a wonderful opportunity to expand the offerings of one of the nation's premier technological universities to better meet the needs of Missourians," said University of Missouri President Elson S. Floyd. [read more ]
UM President Elson S. Floyd recently particpated in the first of a series of events with fellow public university leaders focusing on service to students and reinvestment in public higher education. [read more ]
U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II attended the July 21, 2006 Board of Curators meeting in Kansas City to praise UMKC’s research efforts. Cleaver announced House passage of $1 million for UMKC’s Bone and Tissue Repair and Regeneration Consortium. [read more ]
A number of officials were on hand to welcome ABC Labs at a ceremony at University of Missouri's Discovery Ridge Research Park in Columbia. Governor Matt Blunt and Senators Jim Talent and Kit Bond were among the speakers. [read more ]
From enhancing the delivery of chemotherapeutics to sustainable landscape design, students from all four University of Missouri campuses showcased why their research matters during Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol. [read more ]
UM-Kansas City's Conservatory of Music has earned national and international acclaim through music and dance performance, composition, teaching and scholarship. The Conservatory celebrates its 100th year this April. [read more ]
In collaboration with a national team of researchers, MU animal scientist Randall Prather has made pigs that produce healthy fatty acids. Will heart-friendly pork someday be available on supermarket meat counters? [watch the video ]
The number of male elementary school teachers has been declining nationwide since the 1970s, dropping to less than ten percent. MU Education Professor Roy Fox wants to help change that trend. He is developing a new program that would create a support system for male first-year teachers pursuing their master’s degrees in elementary education. [read more]
As an interdisciplinary model of geriatric education, research, care delivery and environmental design for the 21st century, TigerPlace also is a center for students, scholars, policy makers and entrepreneurs to research the new "Aging-in-Place" model in eldercare. [read more]
Equipped with a handful of clues, lab notebooks, and a curiosity for chemistry, nearly 200 mid-Missouri Girl Scouts in grades 4 through 6 were on the case one Saturday morning at the MU Magic of Chemistry Workshop: Case of the Unsigned Letter. [read more]
After his statewide Tuition Listening Tour, during which he gathered Missourians' perspectives on tuition and the rising costs of higher education, UM President Elson S. Floyd proposed a new policy. That policy is now available online. [read more]
Combining one of MU's values and a description of the subtle landscape on the edge of Gans Creek, the Board of Curators approved the name “Discovery Ridge” for the new research park taking up residence at the MU College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resource's South Farm. [read more]
When the film The Game of Our Lives was shot in Missouri in 2003, more than $17.9 million was spent in the state. According to a study by state Rep. Ed Robb, this had an economic impact of more than $52 million... [read more]
In breakthrough research, UM-Columbia and Mo. Department of Conservation scientists gathered hundreds of hours of wildlife video footage, garnering nationwide media attention. Assoc. Professor Joshua Milspaugh shared insight on NBC's Today Show and other news outlets. [watch video]
When you start with dedicated teachers, add cultural sensitivity and high expectations of students, then take away biased assumptions, what you get is success for urban children. At the newly launched Institute for Urban Education at UMKC, this equation is fundamental to its curriculum. [more...]
The University of Missouri's research parks are designed to encourage innovation leading to economic development. The University of Missouri Technology Park at Fort Leonard Wood - the nation's first tech park to be built on an active Army post - continues to grow. [more...]
UMKC School of Nursing students recently staged a health fair with the support of The Center for the City, a dynamic program that connects the university to its urban community. The health fair is just one example of The Center for the City's initiatives. [more...]
President Floyd wants to talk to you about tuition. Starting in August, he begins a series of visits across the state to determine how Missourians feel about guaranteeing tuition rates for incoming freshmen. [more...]
The Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center's rehearsal room and theaters are classrooms to Amanda Boyer. With major roles in several musicals and dance performances, Boyer has been on stage at the UM-St. Louis facility more than 10 times since its opening. [more...]
Recent graduate Bryce Hazlett's high school schedule was, he says, a bit atypical. He spent the first half of each day in the classroom, but instead of sitting in a desk at Hickman High School, he attended class in Dockery Hall adjacent to University Hospital. [more...]
More than 4,000 first- through fourth-grade students learned about saving their money on April 26 when about 160 bankers visited classrooms across the St. Louis area. [more...]
Over the past year, the four campuses of the University of Missouri have seen a record number of faculty members involved in the technology transfer and commercialization process. The annual Technology Transfer Showcase honors their achievements. [more...]
Students from all four campuses displayed their projects during Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol, an annual event.
The event demonstrates to legislators the unique opportunities UM undergraduate students have to participate in research with faculty.... [more...]
One method being used by MU physicians to bridge the gap between underserved patients in regions such as the Bootheel is the medical school's Missouri Telehealth Network (MTN). [more...]
From concrete canoes to solar houses, students at the University of Missouri-Rolla are involved in international design competitions. [more...]
From "adopting" a nearby pond to tracking the presidential election, students in eMINTS classrooms across the state - and now across the country - are using the Internet to explore questions from their lessons. [more...]
The Havener Center, the newest building at the University of Missouri-Rolla, celebrated its grand opening Jan. 11-13, 2005 during the first week of the spring semester. The celebration was intended for students. [more...]
UM officials recently announced a plan to generate greater numbers of pharmacists across the state. The University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Missouri-Columbia have established... [more...]
Through a University of Missouri Extension workshop, 4-H members are learning how to produce weighted blankets with healing properties. View this video feature to learn more.