View 2009 Chancellor's update
A new 11-minute video about MU features the latest campus news, including scenes from the Alamo Bowl, a sneak peek at the new home for Brady Commons, top researchers and outstanding students and alumni. Watch presentation

MU boasts top 10 interior design program
MU’s Department of Architectural Studies ensures that interior design students have a solid foundation in architecture and experience developing solutions to real design problems. The hybrid program is both rare and highly valued in firms. Read more

'Green' plastics could reduce carbon footprint
Biochemistry faculty are working to make biodegradable plastics from plants a reality. Read more

Spirituality has neuropsychological connections
A School of Health Professions researcher has found that all individuals — regardless of cultural background or religion — experience similar brain functions during acts of spirituality. Read more

Breast cancer drug may prevent certain tumors
A study at MU suggests that PRIMA-1, a drug that targets a mutated gene in human cancer cells, has potential as a treatment for progestin-accelerated breast cancer. Read more

Governing Board nominations sought
It's time to nominate new members for the Mizzou Alumni Association’s Governing Board. The board hopes to recruit graduates who represent the diversity of the MU family and the dedication that has been a hallmark of alumni service through the years. Read more

Seniors honored during Founders' Week
Thirty-nine seniors have been chosen for the 2009 class of Mizzou '39. The award honors students who exemplify the spirit of service modeled by families who helped found MU in 1839. Meet the 2009 recipients

March 1 deadline set for
Mizzou Legacy Walk contributions
Join the 1,250 alumni who have dontated more than $460,000 to the association's student scholarship endowment through the Mizzou Legacy Walk project. Participants receive a commemorative walkway brick that will be installed by May 2009 Commencement. Read more

He offers spinal solutions
Ferris Pfeiffer, BS ME’03, MS ’04, PhD ’07, helps spinal patients achieve better surgical outcomes by creating virtual bodies via his new computer technology. Read more

Men’s basketball is national story! 
The Tigers are making Mizzou proud on the basketball court and are featured in the March 2 issue of Sports Illustrated. Check out the latest news

Baseball season starts
For the third time in the last four years, the Missouri baseball team opened the season with a top-10 ranking. Learn more about their 2009 schedule

Fit for a fairy tale
Mizzou gymnast Sarah Shire and wrestler Nick Marable appeared in MU's annual Beauty and the Beast event. Read more about Shire, twice named Big 12 Gymnast of the Week, and Marable, who ranked No. 1 nationally

Football announces 2009 recruiting class
Twenty-five standout student-athletes recently signed a National Letter of Intent to attend MU and play football for Head Coach Gary Pinkel. Meet recruits

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