MU students make national news
Students from the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources appeared on NBC Nightly News recently for their work in Thailand restoring coral reefs damaged by pollution, tourism and natural disaster. Read more

Hannibal couple support cancer research
A donation of $1.1 million from Michael and Sharon Bukstein will benefit patients with cancer by advancing research efforts focused on prevention, detection and treatment. Read more

Dog’s best friend
Well known as a ground-breaking researcher, Jimi Cook, director of the MU Comparative Orthopaedic Laboratory, now has been named America’s best vet. Read more

Virtual commencement builds pride
Students who have completed one of Mizzou’s 40 online degree options can celebrate virtually with NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, MU Provost Brian Foster and Mizzou Alumni Association President Titus Blackmon. Visit Mizzou’s first online commencement ceremony

Helping children in the developing world
Nursing Associate Professor Jill Scott-Cawiezell and a team of nursing students spent spring break performing health screenings on children in impoverished parts of the Dominican Republic. Read more

Hormone replacement therapy linked to cancer
An MU study finds that a method often used to reduce symptoms of menopause could be promoting breast cancer. Read more

Association reaches out to new alumni
This month more than 4,000 graduates will join Mizzou’s 245,000 living alumni. The Mizzou Alumni Association provides several special events and programs in honor of recent grads. Learn more

Alumna recognized for distinguished career
Former Missouri Secretary of State Bekki Cook, BA '72, JD '75, was honored with the 2008 Spirit of Martha Award from the Griffiths Leadership Society for Women, an organization that promotes lifelong connections among diverse MU leaders and alumnae. Read more

Leverage the Mizzou network
Keeping in touch with friends and classmates is just one purpose of online social communities. MU graduates can join Mizzou-themed groups, look for an apartment or research fellow alumni. Learn more about MU’s official online social community.

Alumnus preserves southwest Missouri history
Planning to sleep during slide shows in an art history class, Brad Belk, BA '78, instead discovered a love of history and artifacts and now directs the Joplin Museum Complex. Read more

Mizzou clinches border title over Kansas
At the end of April, the women's golf win over Kansas helped Mizzou officially beat Kansas in the annual Border Showdown, winning four years out of six. Read more

Student-athletes top Big 12 in academics
The NCAA academic progress rates for 2008 show that MU continues to lead the Big 12 Conference in the eligibility, retention and graduation of its student-athletes. Read more

Mind may be MVP on the diamond
An MU professor applies principles of psychology to America’s pastime. Learn more about the mental side of baseball.

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