The Bug Collector
An MU entomology professor searches for rare insects in Thailand, a “biodiversity hotspot” that contains thousands of insects yet to be discovered. Read more and hear him discuss his work

Poetry Gets Wings
Missouri’s first-ever poet laureate is a Mizzou alumnus who works for the College of Education. Hear Walter Bargen read his poetry

Photo ID’s Have Little Effect on Voter Turnout
A recent MU study of Indiana’s photo ID law found that requiring identification doesn’t have much impact on voter turnout rates. Read more

MU Joins National Fight Against Autism
MU’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders is now part of an international autism treatment network. Read more

Say Cheers to Defense
Red wine and grape juice may defend against common food-borne diseases, according to an MU Study. Read more

Take the Tigers for Tigers Challenge
Missouri, Auburn and Clemson universities are competing to raise $75,000 for the World Wildlife Fund to combat tiger farming and illegal trade in tiger parts. Learn how you can help

Alumni Association Receives
Peer Praise and Honors
A national survey of 700 advancement professionals recently ranked the Mizzou Alumni Association in the top-tier of associations that set the standard for excellence. The association also received awards for its 2007 Leaders Day event and member calendar. Read more

Help the Best and Brightest Attend Mizzou
Each year the alumni association and its affiliated organizations award more than $200,000 in student scholarships. Know a deserving student? Apply by Feb. 1

Celebrate Your Mizzou Match This Valentine's Day
Did you know more than 14 percent of graduates met their spouses at Mizzou? Explore the free Mizzou Match program

Are You a Mizzou Super Fan?
There are Tiger fans. And then there are Super Fans. The association is collecting contest entries from alumni, fans and friends. Learn about the $500 grand prize and view current entries

Alumnus Wins Golden Globe
St. Louis native Jon Hamm, BA '93, won a Golden Globe award for best actor in a television drama for his role as 1960s ad man Don Draper on Mad Men, the breakout AMC series. Read more

Former Football Coach Dies
Former head football Coach Larry Smith died Jan. 28 in Tucson, Ariz. Smith served as Mizzou's head coach from 1994-2000, and in those seven seasons, he helped restore pride to a program that had struggled through hard times. Read reactions from players and colleagues

Thinking Right in Sport and Life
MU’s sports psychology program provides students and athletes with the mental training they need to succeed. Read more

Tiger Standouts Inducted Into MU Hall of Fame
The 18th class of inductees into the MU Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame will be enshrined in Columbia Feb. 1. See honorees

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