Next-Generation Campus Living
Construction is well under way on the state-of-the-art Virginia Avenue Residence Hall complex on the southeast side of campus. It’s the most visible piece of MU’s master plan to replace or update every residence hall on campus. Read more

Researcher Studies Effects of Ephedrine
The drug found in popular weight-loss pills has been linked to deaths in athletes. Neuropharmacologist Dennis Miller is studying its effects in hopes that scientists can develop a safer diet pill. Read more

High-Intensity Exercise Reduces Anxiety
A study by researcher Richard Cox shows that vigorous workouts are superior in reducing stress and anxiety that may lead to heart disease. Read more

Professor to Lead Inquiry at National Zoo
Mike Roberts, an MU animal scientist, will lead a national committee reviewing animal management at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park following a recent string of animal deaths. Read more

Licensing Program Receives Top Award
MU was recently recognized for having the best collegiate licensing program in the country. Read more

Feature Story: Fighting AIDS in Africa
George Poehlman, MD ’73, fights AIDS in isolated areas of Malawi. His unconventional outreach brings AIDS programs to rural villagers rather than requiring them to come to him. Read more

Q&A With Debbie Snellen
New MU Alumni Association Board President Debbie Snellen, BS ’79, MA ’80, discusses her goals and reflects on her time at Mizzou. Read more

The Showdown Approaches
The Tigers versus Illini football game at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis is right around the corner. Be sure to join the fun before the game at the Mizzou Bragging Rights Tailgate Party in the America’s Center. Learn more

Calendar Survey Results
Hundreds of alumni shared their comments about the annual MU Alumni Association member calendar. Their input will guide the Association in producing the 2004 calendar. See survey results

Membership at All-Time High
More alumni than ever have earned their stripes and the University’s gratitude by joining the MU Alumni Association, truly making MU a world-class university. Read more

Business Telecommunications Savings for Alumni
MUAA is proud to announce a partnership with Diversified Telecommunications Consulting, LLC, which offers Mizzou graduates the opportunity to reduce costs for business dial tone, long distance, data and Internet. Alumni-owned Diversified has access to every major U.S. network. Call 1-866-MUAA-TIGER.

Alum Spotlight: Weight Loss Guru
As CEO of Jenny Craig and former President and CEO of Weight Watchers, Kent Kreh, BA ’57, has been influencing the weight-loss industry for more than 30 years. Read more

Iowa State Football Game Date Changed
The game, previously scheduled for Nov. 1, 2003, will be played on Nov. 29 to accommodate an ABC television broadcast. Get football schedule

Unrau Named to World Team
Senior women’s basketball player Evan Unrau will represent the United States at this summer’s World University Games in Daegu, South Korea. Read more

Football Season Ticket Sales on Upswing
Mizzou is ahead of last year’s pace by nearly 1,000 tickets as the Tigers seek their first bowl-eligible season since 1998. Read more

Watch Arena Progress
Tiger fans can continuously monitor the progress of the new basketball arena being constructed just south of the Hearnes Center. View arena web cam

Which of the following breakthroughs are attributable to university-based research?

A) Laser Eye Surgery
B) Bone Marrow Transplant
C) Genetic Testing
D) All of the above

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