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COVID-19 outbreak forces study abroad students home

Alex Espinda • March 11, 2020

With the latest novel coronavirus scare, the Italy study abroad program at MU and colleges across the U.S. were canceled due to concern of the virus spreading to the students abroad. Recently, the Centers...

Netflix docuseries ‘Babies’ features MU Department of Anthropology professor

Wicker Perlis • March 5, 2020

The recently released Netflix documentary series “Babies” featured a familiar face to those in the MU Department of Anthropology — professor Libby Cowgill. The series, which launched on the streaming...

MU College of Veterinary Medicine research discovers harmful effects of alternative chemicals in plastics

Jessica Fitzgerald • March 4, 2020

A recent discovery by Cheryl Rosenfeld of the College of Veterinary Medicine shows that BPA-free plastic is just as toxic as plastic with chemical alternatives in them. One of these chemical alternatives...

Mark Hinojosa dies at age 63, leaving a lasting impact at MU

Alex Espinda • March 3, 2020

Mark Hinojosa, a journalist, associate professor and loving father, died Feb. 21 after battling cancer for eight years. Although he may not still be around, his legacy will remain for a very long time. Before...

College of Education study shows 94% of middle school teachers highly stressed

Leah Vredenbregt • February 26, 2020

A recent study from the College of Education shows that 94% of middle school teachers face high levels of stress, which can have negative effects on students. The study, “Profiles of middle school teacher...

Three Curator’s Distinguished Professor award winners talk about their careers

Wicker Perlis • February 25, 2020

MU has awarded seven professors from across different fields of study with the Curator’s Distinguished Professor award. The award was established in 1968 and is given out by the Office of Academic Affairs. “These...

MU Libraries forced to make large journal cuts for upcoming fiscal year

Alex Espinda • February 25, 2020

MU Libraries recently had to cut 495 academic journals for the 2020 fiscal year because of a flat budget. Academic journal cuts are not new to the libraries at MU or at most other universities. According...

MU seeks to address faculty diversity concerns after campus climate survey results

Alex Fulton • February 25, 2020

A recent report from the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education showed MU faculty rate the quality of colleagues and cost of living the best aspect of working on campus. Meanwhile, the same...

Local ‘eco-classroom’ facilitates elementary school student learning

Hannah Norton • February 21, 2020

When a portable trailer classroom at Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School burned down in 2007, PWA Architects, Inc. collaborated with the school to build a “green” classroom building in its place. The...

New School of Medicine study links levels of serotonin to dysphagia in mice could open door to new ALS, Parkinson’s treatment

Alex Espinda • February 18, 2020

A study recently published by a team of researchers at MU found that there is a positive correlation between the level of serotonin in mice and their lick and swallow ability. This is just a part of the...

MU assistant professor of psychological sciences recognized in list of 100 most inspiring Black scientists in America

Jeb Goldman • February 17, 2020

For Jordan Booker, MU assistant professor of psychological sciences, Feb. 3, was a day unlike any other. It would end up being the day the popular science journal CrossTalk published its list of “100...

Rise in vaping leads to calls for increased regulations

Wicker Perlis • February 9, 2020

Cigarette smoking rates are down in Missouri and nationwide, recent analysis shows, but the surge of vaping has presented an entirely new set of problems for those who seek to reduce nicotine use. Quote...