Mizzou Breakthroughs Make Top 100
Science Stories in Discover magazine
The discoveries of two Mizzou scientists made the top 100 science stories of the year in the Jan. 2007 issue of Discover magazine. Professor Randall Prather and his colleagues were recognized for being the first to use biotechnology to produce pigs capable of making omega-3 fatty acids, and anthropology Professor Emeritus Bob Benfer was included for unearthing the 4,000-year-old Andean temple shown above.

Eye Implants in Cats Could Help Humans See
Kristina Narfstrom, an MU veterinary ophthalmologist, has been working with a microchip implant to help blind animals see. Her work made headlines in the Washington Post, USA Today and MSNBC.com. Read more

New Automotive Tank Holds Promise
for Alternative Fuels
Researchers at MU and the Midwest Research Institute are testing an alternative fuel technology that may revolutionize the capacity of natural gas to power vehicles. Their work has been covered in everything from The Kansas City Star to People’s Daily in China. Read more and get natural gas facts

Kansas City Area Couple Gives MU $4.5 Million
Tom and Betty Scott recently gave $2 million to the College of Veterinary Medicine and announced a $2.5 million estate gift for the College of Business. Their generosity has helped the For All We Call Mizzou campaign raise $776. 9 million, about 77 percent of MU's $1 billion goal. Read more

Journey Into Fascinating Research
MU's latest Illumination research magazine features articles about science journalism, adult stem cells, retirement living, and much more. Check out the magazine's award-winning Web site

Get an iLife!
Combining the energy of youth, video equipment and Apple’s iLife software, teams of MU freshmen set out to win the Freshman iLife Challenge. The results reveal the healthy senses of humor and media savvy of modern students. View winning entries

100 Years of Knowledge
The College of Arts and Science proudly celebrates its centennial. Grab tidbits and timeline

Alumni Support MU Through Mizzou Card Program
The purchases of 22,000 alumni who carry a Mizzou credit card provide valuable income for the Mizzou Alumni Association. Thank you for using the Mizzou card and please note that an important change has occurred in the program. Get the scoop

Alumni Association Brand Changes
The MU Alumni Association transitioned to the Mizzou Alumni Association and adopted an updated logo in January. The association’s logo has been re-branded in a way that maintains its familiar features while giving it a bolder look. See new design and find out more

Real Mizzou Students, Real College Adventures
Although the residence halls, dining halls and classrooms may have changed, one thing has stayed the same over time. It's always exciting to be a student at MU. Follow the experiences of students and alumni with the Mizzou Alumni Association blog program.

J-School Grad Spent 50 Years
Putting War on Paper
Seymour Topping, BJ '43, spent half a century working his way up the journalism ranks and recently retired after a 30-year run at The New York Times. He has covered nearly every major event that shaped history since World War II. Read More

Grappling With Success
Tiger wrestlers took second place in the Big 12 and are headed to nationals March 15-17. Eight grapplers will compete in the 2007 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, which marks the most Missouri wrestlers to make a run at an NCAA Championship title in Mizzou history. Read more

Basketball Seasons Wrap Up
Don't forget to visit the men's basketball and women's basketball team Web pages for end-of-the-season and postseason stories.

In The Fast Lane
Swimmer Bennett Clark qualified to race in the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials. He has become one of the best short-distance swimmers in the nation. Read more

Summer Opportunities Offered on Campus
Mizzou offers numerous academies and camps for youth. Check out the offerings

True or False?

1. The National Science Foundation has recognized MU as one of the top 10 universities in the nation for successfully integrating research into undergraduate education.
2. Students who participate in real-world research experiences gain critical-thinking skills and intellectual independence.
3. Research helps students financially.
4. Mizzou freshmen can participate in research with faculty mentors.

All of the above statements are true! MU undergraduates are researching everything from raccoons, to advertising, to smoking to soybean-killing worms. Meet these outstanding students

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