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UMR adds an additional learning community
The University of Missouri-Rolla is adding a new learning community for students living in UMR’s Residential College. The second of two buildings that form the Residential College is scheduled to open in the fall of this year.
Read More »UMR students, community members sought for St. Pat’s marching band
Did you enjoy the marching bands that accompanied Prince during the purple rocker’s performance at the Super Bowl? Well, even if you didn’t catch the big halftime show in Miami, now’s your chance to get green and participate in the biggest show in Rolla.
Read More »James Madison fellowships promote study of Constitution
March 1 is the deadline for interested college students and graduates to apply for the 2007 James Madison Fellowships, says Dr. Patrick Huber, associate professor of history at the University of Missouri-Rolla.
Read More »UMR Chancellor Carney presents restructuring plan
University of Missouri-Rolla Chancellor John F. Carney III outlined the plan for an administrative restructuring at UMR at an open forum held Thursday, Feb. 1, on campus. The plan details changes that will take place when the university eliminates its three schools and one college.
Read More »UMR researcher authors textbook on neural network control
A textbook authored by a University of Missouri-Rolla professor will soon help students at universities across the country discover the importance of nonlinear control using neural networks.
Read More »UMR dean of arts and sciences Paula Lutz to head Montana program
Dr. Paula Lutz, dean of the University of Missouri-Rolla College of Arts and Sciences since 2002, has announced plans to leave UMR in June to direct the College of Letters and Science at Montana State University in Bozeman.
Read More »Chancellor urges legislative support of Lewis & Clark Discovery Initiative
University of Missouri-Rolla Chancellor John F. Carney III praises Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt’s commitment to the Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative, as expressed in the governor’s Jan. 24, 2007, State of the State address.
Read More »UMR shines in annual CASE competition
The University of Missouri-Rolla received seven awards for alumni relations, media relations, publications, radio production, and video and DVD production from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) during the CASE District VI conference held Jan. 21-23 in Kansas City, Mo.
Read More »Rectors pledge $1 million for scholarships at UMR
Stephen W. Rector, president, CEO and co-founder of RIM Operating Inc. located in Englewood, Colo., and his wife, Susan, have pledged $1 million to the University of Missouri-Rolla.
Read More »Huebner named chair of UMR’s materials science and engineering department
Dr. Wayne Huebner has been named chair of the materials science and engineering department at the University of Missouri-Rolla, effective with the start of the current semester.
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