Tennessee Williams’ Historic Letters Unveiled
A new book by MU professor Albert Devlin incorporates historic letters and narratives from Tennessee Williams’ life to reveal the artist’s juggling act between creative talent and depression. Williams’ famous works include A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Read more

MU Boasts State's Top
Public University Graduation Rate
Due to strong academic support, specialized orientation programs and positive learning environments, MU’s graduation rate currently ranks first among the state’s public institutions, with 67 percent of students graduating within six years. Read more

Cancer Patients Benefit From Web Sites
By analyzing online discussion boards and examining life stories, journalism professor Shelly Rodgers found that over half of breast cancer patients who participated in her study benefited from visiting health Web sites and were more optimistic about their health condition. Read more

State Farm Gift Enhances
Finance, Economics Programs
Thanks to a $90,000 gift from State Farm Insurance, MU’s College of Human Environmental Sciences and College of Arts and Science can update resources for students, including the purchasing of video equipment, furniture and computers. Read more

Research Could Lead to Answers About SIDS
Associate Professor Jeffrey Potts found that movement of limb muscles directly affects breathing patterns and abnormalities commonly associated with sleep apnea and SIDS. This research could lead to a better understanding of these diseases and possible cures. Read more

Professor Earns Major Composer Award
Stefan Freund, a faculty member in the School of Music, has won a distinguished national award for his original music composition “Screams and Grooves.” Read more

True Romance Makes a Mizzou Match
More than 14 percent of all MU graduates marry a fellow Tiger. That’s why the MU Alumni Association recently launched Mizzou Match, a program celebrating dual-grad households. Whether you met your Tiger on campus or fell in love after graduation, the association invites you to register for this free member service.

Two For U Makes the Most of Membership
The MU Alumni Association now offers a two-year program aimed at maximizing association membership. New and returning members are automatically enrolled in Two for U, which educates alumni on association programs and services and rewards them with extras. Not an MUAA member? Join today and start getting your Two for U perks.

Beat KU Week Highlights
Rivalry and Sportsmanship
The Alumni Association Student Board (AASB) hosted a week-long series of spirited events leading up to the March 6 men’s basketball win over Kansas. See campus events.

MU Graduate Accessorizes the Stars
Jennifer Ouellette has her claim to fame in more than one way. Not only is she a 1994 graduate of MU’s Department of Textile and Apparel Management, Ouellette also adorns the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker and Gwen Stefani. Read more about her one-of-a-kind handbags, hats and hair accessories.

Ultimate Braggin’ Rights Alumni Matchup
Join the Tigers for an alumni match-up against the University of Illinois April 1 at the Savvis Center in St. Louis. Mizzou greats Norm Stewart, Derrick Chievous, Doug Smith, Javon Crudup, Kelly Thames, Steve Stipanovich and others will face off against an all-star Illinois alumni squad, including Lou Henson. Read more

Tiger Football Signs 23 New Recruits in 2005 Class
Ranked 33rd in the nation in terms of average rank per athlete by Rivals.com, MU’s newest class of football recruits includes 23 outstanding students from across Missouri and the nation. Read more

MU Baseball Sets a Higher Standard
Making back-to-back appearances at the NCAA tournament in the past two years, the MU baseball team is ready to tackle another season and earn a third trip in 2005. Read more

McKinney Named to Academic All Big 12 Team
Junior guard Jimmy McKinney joined 11 other Big 12 basketball stars on the Academic All Big 12 Team first team squad. Read more

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