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Kui Xie in office

May 29, 2025

Trailblazer in educational innovation and community impact named dean of Mizzou’s College of Education and Human Development 

Kui Xie will serve as dean and Joanne H. Hook Dean’s Chair in Educational Renewal effective July 1. 

A loan application form.

May 28, 2025

Banks using AI are better at identifying creditworthy borrowers from afar, new study finds

A 91ÖÆÆ¬³§Proresearcher found that banks with greater AI usage offer distant borrowers lower interest rates and see loan defaults less often.

3D model of a chromosome

May 28, 2025

New AI tool reveals single-cell structure of chromosomes — in 3D

A breakthrough at the University of Missouri could help scientists better understand how genes work — and how certain types of cancer develop.

Busy motion blurred London street scene

May 21, 2025

Study explores how to use AI to listen to the ‘heartbeat’ of a city

University of Missouri researchers develop an artificial intelligence tool that analyzes public Instagram posts to aid city safety, services and emergency response.

A child and her caregiver smiling at each other.

May 20, 2025

Giving children with autism a voice in their own therapy helps them overcome everyday challenges, new study finds

91ÖÆÆ¬³§Prooccupational therapist adapts telehealth coaching sessions to include both children with autism and their caregivers.

scanning electron microscope

May 20, 2025

Cool science: Researchers craft tiny biological tools using frozen ethanol

The groundbreaking discovery by University of Missouri scientists could open new doors for other researchers working with delicate materials such as cell membranes.

U.S. Sen. Christopher

May 13, 2025

University of Missouri leaders pay tribute to former U.S. Sen. Christopher 'Kit' Bond

Student raising diploma and smiling

May 9, 2025

91ÖÆÆ¬³§Proto celebrate 5,954 graduates at spring commencement

Learn more about this year’s graduates and what you need to know before attending the ceremonies.

Dani Adams

May 8, 2025

Ask a 91ÖÆÆ¬³§Proexpert: What is psychedelic-assisted therapy?

Mizzou’s Dani Adams is a social work researcher trying to improve access to mental health services.

Divorce concept. Torn photograph of a couple at their wedding with red background

May 6, 2025

Study explores how Reddit is used to work through pre-wedding doubts

University of Missouri researchers find that the social media platform Reddit is being used by people who have second thoughts to openly share and seek advice before getting married.

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