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The Thompson Center hosts grand opening for new research facility

The Thompson Center hosts grand opening for new research facility

Lauren Bishop September 12, 2017

The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Thompson Center Research and Training Facility on Friday. In 2016, former...

MU associate professor Catherine Rymph's new book about the history of American foster care to come out in October

MU associate professor Catherine Rymph’s new book about the history of American foster care to come out in October

Morgan Smith September 11, 2017

Associate history professor Catherine Rymph’s new book, “Raising Government Children: A History of Foster Care and the American Welfare State,” details the history of the 20th century foster care...

Some MU students could be affected by the end of DACA

Some MU students could be affected by the end of DACA

Tatyana Monnay September 10, 2017

The future of over 30 UM System students has become uncertain. On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA. If Congress does...

During 50th anniversary celebration, food science program reflects on past and looks to future

Galen Bacharier September 10, 2017

It began as a patchwork project of sorts — faculty pulled from various programs, scattered throughout several buildings. Now, the food science program boasts dozens of faculty, hundreds of students and...

Chancellor Cartwright articulates vision for MU at welcome ceremony

Chancellor Cartwright articulates vision for MU at welcome ceremony

Sarah Peterson September 8, 2017

MU welcomed new Chancellor Alexander Cartwright at a ceremony Wednesday. The event, which took place in the Reynolds Alumni Center, allowed students, faculty, staff and members of the community to meet...

College of Engineering receives $131,533 equipment donation from Rockwell Automation

College of Engineering receives $131,533 equipment donation from Rockwell Automation

Lauren Bishop September 7, 2017

Students in the College of Engineering will work with new workstation equipment valued at $131,533 donated by Rockwell Automation beginning in October. The donation allows for the construction of 15 modern...

Task force to recommend administrative budget action on academic programs

Task force to recommend administrative budget action on academic programs

Galen Bacharier September 6, 2017

Garnett S. Stokes, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, formed a Task Force on Academic Program Analysis, Enhancement, and Opportunities on June 30, taking another step to evaluate...

MU professor receives $460,000 grant to research tick-borne diseases

MU professor receives $460,000 grant to research tick-borne diseases

Stephi Smith September 5, 2017

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently granted the College of Veterinary Medicine $460,000 for professor of parasitology Roger Stich’s research project on tick-borne diseases, specifically anaplasmosis. Stich,...

MU College of Education offers new program to bridge the gap in special education teacher’s workforce

MU College of Education offers new program to bridge the gap in special education teacher’s workforce

Tatyana Monnay September 5, 2017

MU is introducing a new online master’s degree for students in general special education. “With this program, we wanted to broaden our reach and reach people in different states and people in Missouri...

Study names MU professor as most productive researcher in his field

Study names MU professor as most productive researcher in his field

Allison Cho September 5, 2017

On the very top of Dr. Matt Burns’ desk in room 109 of Hill Hall sits an impressive collection of what many researchers may not consider important: mugs. With logos ranging from Vanderbilt University...

Husband and wife duo examines SNL’s impact on 1976 election

Husband and wife duo examines SNL’s impact on 1976 election

Clare Roth August 28, 2017

Married couple Dr. Heather Carver and Dr. William Horner seem to have created what could only be called a work of fate. Carver, chair of the theater department, and Horner, director of the undergraduate...

Private donations, long-term debt financing will fund $98 million Memorial Stadium project

Private donations, long-term debt financing will fund $98 million Memorial Stadium project

Galen Bacharier August 26, 2017

The UM System Board of Curators approved the Memorial Stadium South Expansion project Friday morning. The stadium expansion will begin infrastructure construction during the upcoming football season,...