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University of Missouri scientist Brandi L. MacDonald collects ochre and clay raw materials in Eswatini, southern Africa, for the study.

Oct. 28, 2024

Mizzou scientists create geochemical fingerprints

Modern technology at Mizzou allows researchers to contribute to the scientific understanding of how human societies have developed over time.

A nuclear manufacturing technician uses a manipulator arm to work samples in a hot cell.

Oct. 24, 2024

University of Missouri initiative to boost radioisotope production

Expansion plans will scale up production at the University of Missouri Research Reactor, the only U.S. supplier of the lutetium-177 radioisotope.

Oct. 9, 2024

Mizzou’s techiest tools

From virtual reality to robots, Tigers have access to the latest technology across campus. Check out 16 locations, tools and devices that will level up your college experience.

University of Missouri President Mun Choi delivers the State of the University speech

Sep. 25, 2024

MURR featured in State of the University Address

University of Missouri President Mun Choi gave his 2024 State of the University Address for Mizzou on Sept. 25.

A remote manipulator claw handles vials inside a hot cell

Sep. 19, 2024

Saving lives one isotope at a time

Radioactive atoms produced at MU Research Reactor are key to advanced medical therapies.

Governor Mike Parson presents the Hawthorn Foundation Project of the Year Award to UM System President Mun Choi and other university leaders.

Sep. 5, 2024

University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) wins Hawthorn Foundation Project of the Year Award

Recognition underscores MURR’s pivotal role in positioning Missouri as a leader in nuclear science and technology.

an unfinished carving of the word excellence

Aug. 13, 2024

University of Missouri Research Reactor partners with Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO)

This new collaboration will further enhance MURR’s operational standards, ensuring the highest levels of safety and efficiency.

Nuclear Medicine Europe logo

July 10, 2024

University of Missouri Research Reactor joins Nuclear Medicine Europe

Mizzou’s collaboration will strengthen global radiopharmaceutical and imaging supply.

a man moves a sample in the containment pool

June 27, 2024

Pioneering progress in cancer treatments

From its research reactor to revolutionary therapies, Mizzou’s innovations are shaping the future of precision medicine.

Michael Hoehn II

June 4, 2024

Michael Hoehn II named inaugural program director of NextGen MURR

Hoehn will lead Mizzou’s transformational initiative to build a new state-of-the-art research reactor that will expand medical isotope production.