Huge Investments in Mizzou

Foundation Awards $31 Million to J-School
The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation announced Feb. 9 that it is awarding the largest private donation in MU history to the Missouri School of Journalism. The gift will create a center for advanced studies in journalism and will focus on the profession’s role in democratic societies. Jesse Hall’s dome glowed with golden light after the announcement, symbolizing MU’s gratitude. Read more

Education Receives
$2 Million Gift
MU alumni Harold and Joanne Hook have donated $2 million to create MU’s first ever endowed dean’s chair and to establish a center for educational renewal at the College of Education. Read more

Pick Your Poison for Stroke Prevention
For years researchers have been extracting stroke-preventing blood thinner from rat poison. But MU scientists have been testing a more sound blood thinner extracted from cobra venom. Read more

MU Gives Health Claims a Closer Look
A team of nearly two dozen MU researchers is delving into the potential benefits — or hazards — of the ingredients in some foods and herbs promoted for their positive health effects. Read more.

Program Slashes Turnover Rates for Early Childhood Educators
The Workforce Incentive Project, created at the Center for Family Policy and Research in the College of Human Environmental Sciences, is taking an effective approach to retaining early childhood educators. Read more

Aging to Perfection
The Health Connection, part of the School of Health Professions, has been recognized as one of the nation’s top 10 health, wellness and research centers for older adults. Read more

Human Rights Versus Civil Rights
History professor Carol Anderson’s book that investigates lingering oppression from the Civil Rights Era has earned her the prestigious Gustavus Meyers Outstanding Book Award. Read more

Swine, Genetic Expertise Attracts National Center
MU’s one-of-a-kind, 20,000-square-foot facility will function as an international repository and a distribution hub for swine genetic models used by biomedical researchers. At the same time, scientists at the center will conduct life-saving research. Read more

Association Takes Stand on Key Issues
The MU Alumni Association’s Governing Board recently took an official stand on legislation affecting Mizzou that is currently before the Missouri General Assembly. Find out more.

Membership Matters
Each February, the MU Alumni Association processes more than 20,000 membership renewals. If it’s time to renew your membership, please save valuable resources by acting quickly before the Association mails second reminders. Renew online and review membership benefits.

Birthday Greetings
The MU Alumni Association has begun sending alumni electronic birthday cards. To receive your special message, make sure to keep your preferred e-mail address current. Update e-mail address.

Extraordinary Design Solutions
Wendy Gray, BS HES ’78, started her architectural, interior design, graphics and planning firm in 1982. Since then it’s grown into the largest in St. Louis, changing much of the Gateway City’s corporate landscape. Read more

From Underdog to Top Dog
Tiger wrestling, once an afterthought, has skyrocketed to new heights in the Big 12 and the nation. Where does the credit belong? Athletics Director Mike Alden starts with head coach Brian Smith. Read more

Brad Smith Is Amateur Athlete of the Year
The sophomore quarterback is honored for his achievements on the field as well as in the classroom. Read more

Baseball Wraps Up Solid Recruiting Class
Coach Tim Jamieson recently announced that his team signed 11 high school and junior college standouts to bolster the team this fall. Meanwhile, the team looks to excel this spring. Read more and get 2004 schedule.

Hearnes Center Hurrah
Join Mizzou coaches and athletes March 6 at the Hearnes Center for the fourth annual Tailgate Mizzou, an auction and dinner event that supports the Tiger Scholarship Fund. Get details.

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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