Fall Enrollment Sets Campus Records
MU set records this fall in the number of first-time college students, undergraduates, graduate students, African-Americans, Hispanics, and in total enrollment. Read more

Making Strides in Arthritis Research
The Comparative Orthopedic Laboratory recently received $820,000 in grants to fund groundbreaking arthritis research that could help millions of Americans. Read more

Researcher Develops Process
for Organ Transplants of the Future
Biological Physics Professor Gabor Forgacs recently received nearly $5 million in grants to study biological self-assembly, a process that could revolutionize organ transplants. Read more

MU Researcher Finds No Link
Between Autism and Immunizations
Controversy over whether there is a connection between vaccines and autism continues despite scientific evidence to the contrary. MU researcher Judith Miles recently completed a study that supports that evidence. Read more

By the People, For the People
The Columbia Missourian’s citizen journalism outlet, MyMissourian.com, turns ordinary people into roving reporters. Read more

Today’s Teachers, Tomorrow’s Principals
MU has joined a unique partnership with the St. Louis Public Schools and the Boeing Co. to train exceptional public school teachers to become school administrators. The intensive 15-month program leads to a master’s degree and eligibility for principal certification. Read more

MU to Help Meet Demand for Pharmacists
In a partnership with the University of Missouri-Kansas City, MU has launched the Satellite Rx program to train new pharmacists in Missouri. Currently, 28 students take classes at MU to earn their pharmacy degrees from UMKC. Read more

Meet the Movers and Shakers
of Mizzou’s Student Body
The 14th annual Who’s Who at Mizzou project profiles the leaders of MU’s top student organizations. Find out who they are and explore past listings on the MU Alumni Association’s online archive.

MUAA Celebrates Faculty-Alumni Honorees
The alumni association will celebrate the accomplishments of faculty and alumni at the 38th Faculty-Alumni Awards banquet on Oct. 21. Meet the 2005 recipients.

Legislative Coffee Meetings
Members of the association’s Legislative Information Network Committee (LINC) are hosting coffee meetings for state legislators to discuss Mizzou and higher education. LINC is looking for alumni to host meetings in their homes and businesses. Get details

Taking a Dip
Pancho Doll, BJ, BA ’86, has written a series of books about swimming holes throughout the United States. His work was recently featured on the Today Show and in People magazine. Read more

Volleyball Spotlight: Jessica Vander Kooi
Ranked in the top 10 nationally, the Tiger volleyball team is soaring this season. Senior Jessica Vander Kooi is a major contributor to that success. Find out how her dedication to the game is benefiting the Tigers.

Tiger Basketball Schedules Released
The basketball season promises to be exciting and challenging for both men’s and women’s teams. Get men’s schedule. Get women’s schedule.

Turning the Corner
Senior cornerback A.J. Kincaid has had his share of game-changing moments for the MU football team. Learn why he chose Mizzou and find out about his goals for the future.

Which of the following breakthroughs are attributable to university-based research?

A) Laser Eye Surgery
B) Bone Marrow Transplant
C) Genetic Testing
D) All of the above

Get the answer!

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