Information Meets Technology
The nerve center of Ellis Library will receive a $1 million upgrade that places it among the most progressive in the nation. Read more

Tuition to Increase
Last month, the University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a 19.8 percent increase in tuition. UM System President Elson Floyd discussed the far-reaching effects of state budget cuts with the curators before they made their decision. Read more

A Great Bargain
Enrollment at Mizzou continues to rise despite an increase in tuition. An excellent value, MU provides students with a top-quality education for one-third to one-half the cost of private universities, says Ann Korschgen, vice provost for enrollment management. Read more

Your Waistline Can Affect Your Bottom Line
A new book co-written by an MU researcher places a dollar figure on the poor eating and exercise habits of Americans and offers a few simple tips to get on track to a healthier lifestyle. Read more

The Tribe Has Spoken
The popularity of reality television programs is soaring, attracting more than 18 million viewers per episode, drawing the ire of experts who say they have no redeeming value. An MU study disagrees. Read more

MU Pioneers Hip Replacement Procedure
A joint-replacement specialist at MU Health Care is revolutionizing this traditionally invasive surgery. Read more

Uncovering a Hidden Danger
Since discovering a link between abnormalities in lab mice and a toxic chemical prevalent in plastics, an MU researcher warns that exposure to the chemical may be dangerous. Read more

Feature Story: Empathy for the Elderly
Lower respiratory infections kill thousands of nursing home residents each year, particularly those who also suffer from dementia. David Mehr is improving treatments while urging compassionate care for patients who can’t be saved. Read more

Roaring Reunion
The St. Louis chapter of the MU Alumni Association is hosting its annual fund-raiser at Grant’s Farm July 12. The event will feature live music, beverages, a meal and a silent auction. This year’s honorary chair is Warren Powers, former Mizzou football coach. Get more reunion information.

Send Calendar Photo Entries by June 30
MUAA Members: Please send us your favorite campus photos for the 2004 Member Calendar, which will be distributed to more than 27,000 households worldwide in December. Click here for contest information.

Alumni Kudos
Jerry Holman is Special Olympics Coach of the Year, Lowell Schake has written a book, Juan Walte recently retired from the editorial board of USA Today and J. Dale Youngs was recognized in Ingram’s magazine. Read more

MU Defeats KU in Inaugural Border War Series
The Tigers prevail in the yearlong, multisport competition. Read more

Paulding and Johnson Will Return
The two seniors put an end to speculation, citing a desire to take care of unfinished business, both academically and on the basketball court. Read more

Thirty-Seven Track Athletes Earn Honors
Missouri ties Texas A&M in the Big 12 Conference for having the most student-athletes on the Academic All-Big 12 teams. Ten Tigers received a 4.0 GPA. Read more

Snyder Named a Pan-American Games Coach
The Mizzou coach will join Michigan State’s Tom Izzo and the University of Washington’s Lorenzo Romar on the USA bench. Read more

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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