ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Dec. 6 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * $5 million for brain development and Alzheimer's degeneration study * A pair of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has been awarded a $5 million, five-year grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to examine how early-life stress on the developing brain can influence brain aging and the progr  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Dec. 6 -- The Missouri Department of Conservation issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2025: * * * MDC welcomes three new conservation agents to the Central Region The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulated 20 new conservation agents upon their graduation from MDC's 2025 Conservation Agent Training Academy in September. Since then, these new conservation agents have been gaining experience in the field training program. Now, they're looking forward t  more

MARSHALL, Missouri, Dec. 5 -- Missouri Valley College issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Parisi Addresses Missouri CBHE Missouri Valley College President Joe Parisi was one of only three independent college presidents chosen to speak Wednesday to the state's Coordinating Board for Higher Education, addressing how strategic planning and partnerships for higher education institutions can align with state workforce and economic development goals. Parisi spoke from his own experien  more

MARSHALL, Missouri, Dec. 5 -- Missouri Valley College issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2025: * * * Valley Partners With Mizzou On Ed Specialist Degree Missouri Valley College Education master's degree students now have an easier path to an Education Specialist degree at the University of Missouri Columbia. President Joseph Parisi has signed an articulation agreement with the University of Missouri-Columbia to facilitate the enrollment of MVC students into the Education Specialist degree   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Dec. 6 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2025: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards almost $785,000 to Elsberry R-II School District District will install lighting/HVAC upgrades and new building management system for energy savings * The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Energy Loan Program has awarded a low-interest loan of $783,355 to assist the Elsberry R-II School District with an energy  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Dec. 6 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * UMSL political scientists share research on vote centers with election officials across the country during Books and Ballots Series webinar By Steve Walentik Anita Manion and David Kimball were panelists in a webinar cosponsored by the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation and Research and the Elections Group. St. Louis County voters have had the option of voting inside the Mille  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Dec. 6 -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * WashU earns HLC reaccreditation, updates credit policy By Brittney Wheeler Washington University in St. Louis achieved reaffirmation of its accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) after a review of the university's academic practices uncovered the need for a refresh of its academic credit policy. The university undergoes an accreditation review on a 10-year cycle and has been   more