News with more views
Newsy.com is a first-of-its-kind online news service that allows users to view brief video snapshots that highlight differences in the world's news coverage. Founded by Jim Spencer, MA '91, Newsy.com also is an alternative learning lab for journalism students. Learn more

New music
A $1 million donation from Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield to the MU School of Music will support composers and performers of original music. View slides and hear comments

Tremendous teachers
Five professors are surprised in their classrooms with the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence and a $10,000 cash award. Meet them and see a list of favorite books from past Kemper winners

Infant vaccines
An MU researcher discovers that infants have slowly maturing immune systems, which might explain why newborns contract infections easily and have a poor immune response to certain vaccines. Read more

Performance pay
Pay incentives for teachers get better results, says economics Professor Michael Podgursky. He finds that a K-12 merit-pay system improves student achievement and increases teacher productivity. Read more

Reduce, reuse, recycle
Last year the student group Sustain Mizzou helped recycle more than 24 tons of aluminum, plastic and glass containers at home football games. Get their tips for an eco-friendly lifestyle

Role model
Cindy Mustard, BA '65, is the recipient of the 2009 Spirit of Martha Award from the Griffiths Leadership Society for Women. Mustard has devoted her life to helping others through social service roles and community activism. Read more

Homecoming tradition
Mizzou's popular Homecoming celebration on Oct. 24 has a theme and 26 new steering committee members. Read more

Cultivating culture
Kate Wiehagen Leonard, BA, BA ’97, is one of about 6,500 government employees who travel the world as Foreign Service officers for the U.S. Department of State. Read more

Slammin' softball
The No. 10 Missouri softball team looks forward to the Big 12 Championships May 8 in Oklahoma City. Read more

No. 1 coach
Men's basketball Coach Mike Anderson is named the 2009 Clair Bee Coach of the Year. Anderson led the Tigers to a school record 31 wins this season. Read more

Gridiron gang
Football will be here in four short months. Season tickets are on sale. View schedule

Tiger 'cribs'
Tour the Mizzou Athletic Training Complex. Video clips feature locker rooms, the equipment room, the Shelden Academic Center, and more. Tour cribs

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