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The Maneater

‘Two Years Later…’ reflects on fall 2015 protests, encourages communication for race-related issues

Stephi Smith November 15, 2017

The black studies department hosted “Two Years Later...” an event held to reflect on the race-related protests that occurred in fall 2015, on Monday. The event was held in Jesse Wrench Auditorium in...

MU program strives to help improve communication for those with aphasia

MU program strives to help improve communication for those with aphasia

Lauren Clerc November 14, 2017

Earlier this semester, the MU School of Health Professions founded the Language Enhancement for Adults Program, a clinical program that focuses on patients diagnosed with aphasia. Aphasia is an acquired...

Medical foundation donates $2 million to MU orthopaedic surgeon for future studies, research

Medical foundation donates $2 million to MU orthopaedic surgeon for future studies, research

Stephi Smith November 14, 2017

The School of Medicine announced that Dr. James Stannard, chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at MU, received a $2 million donation from the Wyss Medical Foundation for expanding his work...

Sinclair School of Nursing Dean Judith Miller to retire in December

Sinclair School of Nursing Dean Judith Miller to retire in December

Allison Cho November 13, 2017

Judith Miller will retire as dean of the MU Sinclair School of Nursing on December 31. “I’m going to miss the people; I’m grieving about that already,” Miller said. “I’m going to miss relationships...

Missouri Court of Appeals visits law school, hears three cases

Stephi Smith November 12, 2017

The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, convened Wednesday on campus at Hulston Hall. The panel consisted of four judges, Chief Judge Mark Pfeiffer, Judge James Welsh, Judge Gary Witt and Judge...

New ROTC scholarship to benefit incoming students beginning fall 2018

Morgan Smith November 10, 2017

MU Chancellor Alexander Cartwright and Lt. Col. Gary Kerr, professor of military science and leadership and department head for the University Army ROTC, announced a new scholarship program Thursday. The...

Bioengineering capstone course implements theater techniques

Stephi Smith November 8, 2017

The College of Engineering and theatre department have partnered to construct a capstone course for bioengineering students. The class introduces traditional theater techniques to students in a bioengineering...

MU doctoral student investigates how understanding terrorist propaganda can aid fight against terrorism

Tatyana Monnay November 8, 2017

A doctoral student in the Missouri School of Journalism found that the Islamic State’s propaganda magazine is used as a form of strategic communication. Douglas Wilbur, a retired U.S. Army major, based...

Recent awards recognize MU’s sustainability and green energy efforts

Galen Bacharier November 8, 2017

MU was recently recognized for its work with renewable energy with the Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It’s the latest recognition of the university’s effort...

MU introduces ResLife initiative with reduced housing and dining costs

Galen Bacharier, Carson Howes November 7, 2017

MU announced a new initiative on Friday that will reduce rates for on-campus housing and expand dining plans for students starting in fall 2018. Chancellor Alexander Cartwright, Vice Chancellor Gary Ward,...

MU faculty release third edition of guidebook expanding on interventions for school children

Tatyana Monnay November 4, 2017

MU faculty identify and explain interventions for K-12 students in their new guidebook, _Effective School Interventions: Evidence-Based Strategies for Improving Student Outcomes, Third Edition_. “It’s...

MU professors’ startup creates product that whitens teeth with a smartphone

Morgan Smith November 4, 2017

Nanova Biomaterials Inc., a dental and orthopedics manufacturing startup company founded by two MU professors and colleagues, has created a new product that whitens teeth with the use of a smartphone. The...