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UMR, MoDOT to break ground on University Drive improvements

By news | May 21, 2004 | Comments Off on UMR, MoDOT to break ground on University Drive improvements

Beginning in June, the main entrance to the University of Missouri-Rolla campus from U.S. Interstate 44 will receive a much-needed facelift. In partnership with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), UMR plans to improve traffic flow and beautify the landscaping along University Drive, formerly known as 14th Street, adjacent to campus.

UMR historian receives department’s first Faculty Excellence Award

By news | May 20, 2004 | Comments Off on UMR historian receives department’s first Faculty Excellence Award

Dr. John C. McManus, assistant professor history at the University of Missouri-Rolla, recently received the W.E. and Peggy Wiggins Faculty Excellence Award. This is a new award in the UMR history department.

UMR police director honored for military support

By news | May 19, 2004 | Comments Off on UMR police director honored for military support

Bill Bleckman director of university police at UMR was awarded the "Patriotic Employer" award by The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve on May 18.