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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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