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Alumni
Meet New President
University
of Missouri System President Elson Floyd recently discussed
higher education accessibility, accountability and affordability
with Mizzou alumni and friends. Read
more
MU Is a Crucial Partner in the Life
Sciences
With nearly 600 faculty life
scientists working to improve health, food and the environment,
Mizzou is a national leader in life sciences research. View
the latest progress on construction of the new Life
Sciences Center and check out Missouri
Life Sciences Week events, March 3 to 7.
MU Researcher Shares Top Science Award
Since 1978, only 32 scientists have
received the Wolf Prize for Agriculture. R. Michael Roberts,
MU biochemist and animal scientist, will share the $100,000
prize with another scientist in recognition of discoveries related
to pregnancy. Read
more
Helping the Helpless
The MU School of Social Work is launching
a program to train supervisors in the Missouri Division of Family
Services. Read
more
Life in Nursing Homes Challenges Stereotypes
Nursing home residents are often depicted
as sick, frail, isolated and socially dysfunctional. MU researcher
Jaber Gubrium is challenging these perceptions. Read
more
Preserving the Roar
The Mizzou Tigers for Tigers program
recently raised $8,000 for the Save the Tiger Fund. The money
goes directly to Asia to assist on-the-ground tiger conservation
efforts. Read
more
Feature Story: Atrocities Traumatize
Afghans
Regardless of where war and tragedy
strike, MU psychiatry professor Syed Arshad Husain finds the
same mental scars. Since 1995, Husain has made psychological
trauma treatment available to thousands of children throughout
the world. Read
more
2003 Geyer Awards
Mizzou and the MU Alumni Association
recently honored U.S. Congressman Kenny Hulshof and physician
Hugh Stephenson with Geyer Public Service Awards. Read
more
Coach Simmons Tribute
A bust of legendary MU baseball coach
John “Hi” Simmons will soon grace Simmons Field.
Read
more
Legislative Day
Don’t miss an opportunity to
visit with members of the Missouri House and Senate about higher
education. Read
more
Careers in the Fast Lane
Sheryl Crow wins another Grammy, Christopher
Mykrantz earns a national post, and 12 Mizzou alumni are recognized
in the St. Louis Business Journal. Go Tigers!
Read more
Golden Girls Win National Championship
Mizzou’s renowned dance squad
captures a championship at the United Spirit Association Collegiate
Nationals. Read
more
Dallas to Host Big 12 Tournament
Don’t miss Tiger men’s
basketball action March 13 to 16 at the Big
12 Tournament.
Olympic Sports Flourish
As of mid-February, Mizzou ranked
9th in wrestling,
23rd in gymnastics
and 21st in women’s
swimming. Also, women’s
cross country ended the season 16th, while volleyball
was 20th. Don’t miss the fun at the Hearnes Center when
MU hosts the Big
12 Wrestling Championships March 8 and the Big
12 Gymnastics Championships March 29.
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
Get the answer!
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