Engineering Receives $7.5 Million for Facilities
Thanks to alumni Tom and Nell Lafferre, MU's College of Engineering Building East will receive 92,000 square feet of renovations and improvements. The building houses classes in mechanical, aerospace, industrial, civil, environmental and chemical engineering. Read more

MU Breaks Records in Research Grants
University scientists led the nation in awards for plant genomic research from the National Science Foundation, earning more than $162 million in grants. Currently, MU ranks No. 2 of all public institutions in the Association of American Universities for federal research growth. Read more

Extension Program Provides Economic Boost
MoFAST helps start-up technology companies across the state take advantage of federal grant programs that cater to small businesses. In two years, the extension program has helped businesses receive 103 awards, adding $19 million to the state’s economy. Read more

MU Receives Watergate Papers
Documents that provide an insider’s account of some of the most high-level affairs regarding the Watergate hearings recently were donated to the MU Libraries. They will be available for the first time for scholarly study. Read more

Students Are Helping Our Feathered Friends
The Raptor Rehabilitation Project, operated by the College of Veterinary Medicine, helps educate the community while giving injured birds a second chance. Read more

Research Links Binge Eating to Specific Brain Area
Assistant psychology professor Matthew Will says that overeating is due to the release of opioids into a region of the brain that monitors the intake of tasty foods. This chemical release can increase the intake of fattening or sugary foods by 300 percent. Read more

New Drug Helps Treat Liver Disease
After a breakthrough discovery involving the structure of water, a team of University researchers developed a medicine that can help the liver rid itself of excess copper, which is the leading component of Wilson’s Disease. Read more

Web Site Serves People With Disabilities
A web site developed by Laura Schopp, associate professor of health psychology, and members of the mid-Missouri disability community, makes disability information and resources available with just a click of a mouse. Read more

School Uniforms Don’t Improve Achievement
Researcher David Brunsma’s new book examines the issue of school uniforms, finding that one of the major arguments in support of school uniforms may not be accurate. Read more

Ho, Ho, Hurry: MUAA Members
Save on Holiday Shopping
Looking for a unique gift idea or to save money this holiday season? The MU Alumni Association has everything from MU-themed gifts to discounts of 10 percent or more at 100 Columbia, regional and national merchants.

Braggin’ Rights Rally Time
One of the most popular basketball games of the season is the annual Braggin’ Rights game against Illinois in St. Louis. Join the MU Alumni Association Dec. 22 at the pre-game spirit rally in the Hyatt Union Station ballroom. Get rally information. The association also is sponsoring a drawing for two pairs of tickets to the sold-out game. Go to contest page.

Meet the Student Leaders of Mizzou
Each year the MU Alumni Association features the student leaders of the top 20 student organizations on campus in the annual Who’s Who at Mizzou project. Meet the student leaders and learn more about what’s new in their organizations.

MU-KU Rivalry Stirs Emotions
A recent promotion of the MU Alumni Association asked alumni to reflect on their favorite MU-KU memory. Read answers from alumni around the country.

2005 Member Calendar Will Arrive Soon
Start your year out in Tiger style by displaying a 2005 MUAA member calendar in your home or office. Calendars will be arriving by the end of December. Take a sneak peek at images featured in the calendar.

Alumna Becomes CEO of
University of Iowa Hospitals
Donna Katen-Bahensky, BA ’80, MS ’82, took an untraditional career path to the top of the health services administration chain in Iowa. The Kansas City native served in various positions at several university hospitals before landing her position of director and CEO. Read more

Mizzou Alumni Are State and National Leaders
Mizzou alumni have a long tradition of serving the state and nation. In fact, seven Missouri governors were alumni. View current list of alumni legislators and statewide office holders.

New Arena Now Known as Mizzou Arena
The home of the men’s and women’s basketball Tigers has a new name. Read more

Women’s Basketball Aims for
Sixth-Straight Postseason Berth
Six newcomers join eight veterans to become the first team to compete at the Mizzou Arena. The Tigers are on a quest for a school-record sixth consecutive postseason. Read more

Football Tigers Recognized for
Academic Achievement
The league named 11 MU players to the 2004 Academic All-Big 12 Team. Read more

Tiger Women Place 11th at NCAA Championships
The Missouri women’s cross country team came up with an 11th-place national finish at the NCAA Championships — the team’s best finish in 20 years. Read more

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