Students named Truman, Goldwater Scholars
Two MU students have been honored for their dedication to leadership and public service with the highly selective $30,000 Truman scholarship given to only 65 students nationally. MU is one of only 10 schools with two Truman Scholars. In addition, MU has three Goldwater Scholars, outstanding students recognized for their work in mathematics, science or engineering.

Medical research supported by $6 million gift
A cancer survivor donated money to the School of Medicine to fund more than 10 endowed MU professors who study breast cancer and cardiovascular disease. Read more

Killer stairs?
In a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, an MU researcher finds that lack of regular physical activity could cause many diseases, and it only takes two weeks for individuals to notice the effects of inactivity. Read more

A fly’s tiny brain may hold huge human benefits
An MU scientist’s study of fruit flies may lead to discoveries about Parkinson’s disease and depression. Read more

Donation of $1.33 million invested in health care
The School of Health Professions will partner with five community colleges to address the shortage of physical and occupational therapists in Missouri thanks to a gift from RehabCare Group Inc. Read more

Engineers study revolutionary, ultra-fast laser
The ultra-intense laser could change cancer treatments, dentistry procedures, precision metal cutting and joint implant surgeries. Read more

New service provides access to
academic databases
Sign up for the Mizzou Alumni Association's newest member benefit. Two powerful online reference systems, including full-text magazines, business and academic journals and trade publications, are now available to MU graduates. Read more

Hot off the press
Alumni association members are finding it easier than ever to stay in touch with friends and classmates using the 2008 member directory. Read more

Assist students with cross-cultural experiences
The association is working with the International Student Career Services Center to develop a list of alumni contacts for MU students who are interested in studying or living abroad. Learn more

J-School alumnus earns Pulitzer Prize
Six Pulitzer Prizes were awarded to The Washington Post in April, one of which went to Steve Fainaru, BJ '84, for international reporting. Read more

Athletic teams rank high nationally in academics
MU received the most academic awards of any public Division I-A institution in April when seven teams received Public Recognition Awards for high student-athlete academic and retention rates from the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Tiger athletes also were honored recently at MU for success in the classroom and community. Meet honorees

Missouri baseball excels
The No. 4 Missouri baseball team is bringing positive exposure and pride to MU. Ace pitcher Aaron Crow is a big part of their success. Read profile

Three wrestlers earn All-American honors
Mizzou wrestlers finish the season eleventh out of 74 teams after the 2008 NCAA Division I Championships in St. Louis. Read more

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