For decades, Mizzou students had to trek to East Campus to enjoy a Buck’s Ice Cream Place treat. Now, the confections are coming to main campus on a pair of motorized three-wheeler ice cream trucks.
June 2012
A Nutty Opportunity
Chinese chestnuts are a budding opportunity for Missouri landowners
Chinese chestnuts show potential as a Missouri orchard crop.
Pew Scholar
Peter Cornish receives a large grant to fund research project
Peter Cornish, assistant professor of biochemistry and University of Missouri Informatics Institute core faculty, was selected as Pew Scholar in recognition for his recent research project, “Investigation of RNA Unwinding and Ribosomal Frameshifting.” Cornish’s project focuses on how viruses disrupt the function of ribosomes, large molecules in the body that create proteins and are responsible [...]
Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
Peter Cornish receives a large grant to fund research project
Peter Cornish, assistant professor of biochemistry and University of Missouri Informatics Institute core faculty, received the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award in recognition for his recent research project, “Investigation of RNA Unwinding and Ribosomal Frameshifting.” Cornish’s project focuses on how viruses disrupt the function of ribosomes, large molecules in the body that create proteins [...]
Alum Named Marshall Citizen of the Year
William (Bill) Riggins, B.S. Ag Mechanization ’73, was named Citizen of the Year by the Marshall, Mo., Chamber of Commerce. The award was announced at the chamber's annual banquet June 19. Troy Nash, a Zimmer Real Estate Group representative who has worked with Riggins to develop an economic plan for Saline County, presented the award [...]
Pest Management, Crop Advisor and Farmer Yield Day Set for July 12
Bradford Research Center offers two workshops to help producers manage pests, control weeds, boost yields, improve soil health and apply the latest research-backed solutions to challenges farmers face in their fields.


