U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R) says St. Louis-area residents have had their water, air and soil poisoned by radioactive waste that dates back to World War II. …
Read More »Mizzou says proposed new reactor is critical to treating cancer and heart disease
Mizzou officials say building a new and larger research reactor in Columbia is critical to ensuring a lifetime supply of isotopes needed to diagnose heart disease and …
Read More »Medical isotopes are key aspect on Mizzou’s proposed new research reactor
Columbia’s Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) board, elected officials from the city and county and area business leaders will hear a presentation this morning about the proposed …
Read More »Strong early funding results for Mizzou’s NextGen Precision Health facility
The early results of Mizzou’s $220-million Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building in Columbia have been terrific, according to UM System president Dr. Mun Choi. “Since the …
Read More »Atwill says COU’s new terminal project highlights bipartisanship; predicts economic boost
Boone County’s outgoing presiding commissioner predicts Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) $23-million new terminal will boost economic development in Columbia and mid-Missouri. Dan Atwill tells 939 the Eagle …
Read More »Missouri’s Blunt hopeful about cure for Alzheimer’s; thankful for NIH building designation
Missouri’s retiring senator has helped secure seven straight funding increases for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which has more than quintupled the amount of funding available …
Read More »Former Mizzou football coach praised by Dr. Choi
The UM System president has high praise for former Mizzou football coach Warren Powers, who passed away this week after battling Alzheimer’s. UM System President Dr. Mun …
Read More »Columbia’s mayor predicts Columbia’s NextGen will boost economic development in region
The chairman of the UM Board of Curators describes the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building in Columbia as the most ambitious research initiative in the university’s …
Read More »NextGen supporters hopeful new Columbia facility can cure cancer, dementia
Hundreds of people turned out on a sunny Tuesday in Columbia, to celebrate the grand opening of the $221-million Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building. The 265-thousand …
Read More »UM System’s top priority named for Missouri’s senior senator
Saying that he’s tirelessly advocated for the University of Missouri System during his years of public service, the UM Board of Curators has voted to name the …
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