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James Madison Fellowships promote study of Constitution
March 1 is the deadline for interested college students and graduates to apply for the 2006 James Madison Fellowships, says Dr. Patrick Huber, assistant professor of history at the University of Missouri-Rolla.
Read More »Search begins for new provost
The search for a new provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at UMR is under way, as Chancellor John F. Carney III announced on Thursday (Jan. 12, 20006) the formation of a committee to direct the search for a successor to Dr. Y.T. Shah, who will step down from the provost’s position in […]
Read More »UMR offers new generation of students virtual recreation
In order to provide better customer service to students from the so-called Millennial Generation, the University of Missouri-Rolla is offering online virtual gaming as a recreational option.
Read More »UMR ranked among 100 best values in higher education
The University of Missouri-Rolla is one of the top 100 values in public higher education, according to new rankings released by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.
Read More »TechnoFiles now available as podcast
TechnoFiles, KUMR’s radio research program hosted by Dr. Wayne Huebner, is now available as a podcast. The monthly show features UMR faculty and students who are leading the way in improving everything from our access to space to our nation’s security.
Read More »UMR enrollment is 5,005
Enrollment on the first day of classes at the University of Missouri-Rolla is expected to be 5,005, a 6.5 percent increase from last year’s first-day enrollment, says Laura Stoll, UMR registrar.
Read More »UMR in the news: Grayson sheds light on mine accident
The tragic mining accident in West Virginia prompted many regional and national reporters to contact UMR, which operates its own experimental mine and has the only student mine rescue team in the country.
Read More »UMR’s pre-disaster proposal gets FEMA’s attention
The University of Missouri-Rolla is one of 19 entities in the state selected to receive funding on a competitive basis through the Federal Emergency Management Agency for local pre-disaster planning and mitigation.
Read More »UMR chair to spend 2006 with National Science Foundation
Dr. Judy Raper, chair of the chemical and biological engineering department at the University of Missouri-Rolla, will spend 2006 on sabbatical with the National Science Foundation. Dr. Douglas Ludlow, who served as the department’s chair from 1997-2003, will become interim chair effective Jan. 2.
Read More »Robert Mitchell to head Oklahoma program
Dr. Robert Mitchell, dean of the UMR School of Engineering since August 1994, has announced plans to leave UMR in August to direct the School of Engineering at Oklahoma Christian University in Oklahoma City.
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