More than a grain of salt? UMR scientists to lead AAAS symposium on geomicrobiology
Scientists scheduled to attend a symposium at the upcoming meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in St. Louis think it might be possible to discover evidence of life on Mars – especially if microbes or microfossils can be found in the most unlikely places on Earth.
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 »Dinner designed to support UMR teams
Student representatives from nine design teams at the University of Missouri-Rolla will share information with the public during a dinner to support the teams Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Havener Center on the UMR campus. The event is hosted by the Central Ozarks Section of the MSM-UMR Alumni Association.
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 »UMR Family Film Festival to show ‘A Bug’s Life’
The 2005-2006 season of the Family Film Festival at the University of Missouri-Rolla will continue with Disney/Pixar’s “A Bug’s Life” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21.
Read More »Marshall Rose to speak at UMR and Christ Episcopal Church
Marshall Rose, director of equity and diversity at Bowling Green State University, will speak at three Rolla events this month. Co-sponsored by the African American Cultural Recognition Committee at the University of Missouri-Rolla, all events are free and two are open to the public.
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 »Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration, other events planned for Rolla area
The African American Cultural Recognition Committee at the University of Missouri-Rolla will sponsor or co-sponsor several local events in the coming months to celebrate diversity and promote cultural awareness. All events are open to the public.
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.
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- Baseball Ranks Third in Regional Rankings; Facing Lincoln in Season Finale
- Softball Ranked No. 7 in Midwest Region Rankings
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- Track & Field Prepares for GLVC Championship Weekend