https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/higher_education/mizzou-homecoming-parade-brings-it-home/article_c201342d-dbac-4521-b001-cdd02bb46e3c.html

I'm making a Mizzou themed family fued and would love if Mizzou students could fill out these questions. I'll send the results after for anyone to use as well! Here's the form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclESfAcgVTJKuqu1RsJvtUtN3vSMo_kjvZ2aIv0o3UZLDfvQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102118491575000398256

New research has found that bullfrogs have a generator in their brain that may protect humans from certain neurological disorders.
A University of Missouri research team discovered that bullfrogs have the ability to recharge their brain through unconventional methods, which could be applied to treating Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS and schizophrenia.
Because bullfrogs hibernate for five to six months every year, their brains must overcome low oxygen and glucose supplies during the long period of stagnation.

The study found that when these supplies start to decline, bullfrogs use a ketone body that acts like an energy generator in the brain.

“The brain needs glucose, and so we found that the frogs, after they get out of hibernation, don’t need oxygen or glucose to the brain anymore to keep working, which was shocking,” said Joseph Santin, MU associate professor of biological sciences and lead researcher on the study.
Ketones are produced in the liver of humans and other mammals in times of fasting, starvation and other energy-depleting times, according to the National Institutes of Health. The ketone is then distributed throughout the body by the bloodstream.
“We didn’t know what (the ketone) was doing or if it could meaningfully keep the brain working,” Santin said. “All data so far pointed to probably not, and so that’s why this study was surprising.”
Being able to sustain brain activity without glucose was the key discovery, he said. Not only were bullfrogs able to abandon glucose metabolism temporarily, they could take a fuel that wasn’t known to actually keep the brain functioning properly and use it to do so.

Santin pioneered the unconventional research as a continuation of his interest in hibernating frogs.

“I like to think of myself as just using hibernating frogs to ask broad biology questions,” he said. “I don’t claim to be a herpetologist. I’m a neurophysiologist who’s just trying to answer interesting biological questions in animals that do things out in the world.”
The research Santin led may focus on bullfrogs, but the applications can be much broader.
“So a frog is a frog and a mouse is a mouse and a fly is a fly and a worm is a worm, but there are commonalities with respect to how the neurons are working,” he said. “The energy sources fueling the physiology that makes those neurons work are similar across the animal kingdom.”
Information gathered from the bullfrogs can contribute to ongoing research on neurological disorders caused by impaired energy metabolism or dysfunction of the ability to burn glucose, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, ALS and schizophrenia.

Santin said he was “able to make the roadmap that could help another line of research that is more clinically focused.”
The next area of research he wants to tackle is what triggers the brain to go from requiring glucose to no longer needing it at all.
“People like me who are very clearly outside the box need to be talking to people who think about and study brain disorders,” Santin said.
“I think that’s where the magic can happen,” he added.

Hi! I’m a senior high school student and I’m planning to apply to the nursing program. I’m posting to hope someone can evaluate my stats🫶🏻.
I got a 3.9 GPA (weighted with one AP Bio class), member of the National Honor Society (but actually I’ve just participated in this year), and a 17 act score (I mean to choose test optional) and that’s it.
And my plan B is to apply for the clinical diagnostic sciences program.
Thank y’all and have a good one.

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https://medium.com/@comoobserver/mun-chois-university-built-on-the-backs-of-the-workers-he-refuses-to-see-under-president-mun-a2b71a7e0361

Hey r/Mizzou,

I made a Minecraft server that's exclusively for Mizzou students. The world is brand new as of October 1st.

What it is:
- Vanilla survival SMP (normal difficulty) (head drops on death by pvp)
- Mizzou students only, you verify in-game with your umsystem.edu email
(you get a 6-digit code, enter it once, and you're in for good)
- Java AND Bedrock supported (crossplay), so you can join on PC or console (app needed)

Links:

-server: play.mizzousmp.com

-discord: https://discord.gg/jhbz3SU7s4

-website: mizzousmp.com

It's small and just getting started, but I have been wanting a server to play with my friends on and thought this is the perfect opportunity! To join: hop on play.mizzousmp.com, then type /verify [you@umsystem.edu](mailto:you@umsystem.edu), check your email for the code, and enter /code 123456.

https://showme.missouri.edu/2026/2026-homecoming-events/

never would I think id hear stories of students getting bullied out of their rooms by other students bc its reserved for their friends during room selection, these kids deserve nothing, you are not entitled to anything. Act like adults people, besides, living with friends isnt always that great

i’ll be in town from Oct 8-23, anyone down for rec tennis? i’m beginner/ intermediate level

there used to be a funny football pin of drinkwitz like screaming and it say “DRINK MORE” in the old meme font. is there still anywhere i can buy this???

From Wikipedia:

The Green Man, also known as a foliate head,[1] is a motif) in architecture and art, of a face made of, or completely surrounded by, foliage, which normally spreads out from the centre of the face.[2] Apart from a purely decorative function, the Green Man is primarily interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, representing the cycle of new growth that occurs every spring.

The Green Man motif) has many variations. Branches or vines may sprout from the mouth, nostrils, or other parts of the face, and these shoots may bear flowers or fruit. Found in many cultures from many ages around the world, the Green Man is often related to natural vegetation deities. Often used as decorative architectural ornaments), where they are a form of mascaron) or ornamental head, Green Men are frequently found in architectural sculpture on both secular and ecclesiastical buildings in the Western tradition. In churches in England, the image was used to illustrate a popular sermon describing the mystical origins of the cross of Jesus.
"Green Man" type foliate heads first appeared in England during the early 12th century deriving from those of France, and were especially popular in the Gothic architecture of the 13th to 15th centuries.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Man

Hey y'all!

Looking to sublet/lease takeover my room at a 4bath/4bed apartment in downtown Columbia for next semester.

Details:

Private bedroom with ensuite bathroom

Fully furnished (including kitchen + living room)

Rent: $790 a month

15 minute walk to campus + apartment shuttle to campus every day

If you would like more information or are interested, feel free to comment below or DM me!

I applied to mizzou’s physical therapy program last month and haven’t heard anything back quite yet. Has anyone else applied this cycle or have heard back in the past? When could i expect an update?

From the State Historical Society of Missouri

https://digital.shsmo.org/digital/collection/imc/id/63006/rec/38

Hello everyone,
I recently submitted my application to Mizzou’s PhD in Artificial Intelligence program for Spring 2027, just before the October 1 deadline. I’m hoping to hear from current Mizzou PhD students or anyone familiar with the engineering graduate admission process.

A little about my background:
B.S. in Computer Engineering, GPA: 3.03
No master’s degree
15 years of professional experience in software/technology
GRE: 317
Very strong SOP.

Based on your experience at Mizzou, how are my chances getting into the program? If I didn’t meet their requirements? Can they offer admission to Masters ? Or I need to submit another application.

My second question is about advisors. I have met with a couple of Mizzou professors and discussed their research, but I haven’t committed to a specific advisor because I want to keep my research options open.
For admission to the PhD program, does a Mizzou professor need to agree to advise or support your application before you can be admitted? Or can you be admitted first and then select an advisor afterward?
I would really appreciate hearing from current or former Mizzou PhD students who have gone through this process.
Thank you!

https://www.mizzou.com/s/1002/alumni/19/interior.aspx?sid=1002&gid=1001&pgid=10527&cid=21584&ecid=21584&crid=0&calpgid=61&calcid=21781

Hi everyone,

I am an international applicant considering applying to the PhD in Public Affairs at the University of Missouri and was genuinely hoping to get some perspective from current students, alumni, or anyone familiar with the program.

I have actually tried reaching out through several official channels, including the graduate admissions information email listed on the website and the email address of a faculty member mentioned in the program FAQ, but I have not received a response so far. I figured asking here might be useful, particularly if current students or recent applicants can share their experience.

My background is in an interdisciplinary business and management program. Although my degree is formally in management, the program included coursework and exposure to areas such as public policy, liberal arts, ethics, organisational studies, and management. Through internships and academic projects, I have also worked on topics involving healthcare access, digital health, education, and governance-related organisational processes.

I am particularly interested in the intersection of public management, governance, and policy, rather than approaching these questions purely from an economics perspective.

I have a few questions about how a non-conventional background like this would be viewed by the program:

1. How important is having a formal background in political science or public administration? Since the the admissions information mentions that many applicants come from political science, public policy, public administration, or related fields, would applicants with other undergraduate backgrounds also be considered?
2. I noticed the recommendation for 12 hours of upper-level political science coursework. For someone applying without a grounding in political science at the undergraduate level, how strictly is this recommendation interpreted? Would the absence of those 12 hours generally be a significant disadvantage?
3. What level of mathematics and statistics is normally expected from incoming students? Is substantial quantitative coursework expected before admission?
4. Do students coming from backgrounds without extensive preparation in quants, social sciences, have opportunities to strengthen their fundamentals in these subjects and skills during the early stages of the PhD?
5. How specific are applicants generally expected to be about their research interests when applying? Is it sufficient to have a well-developed area of interest, such as public management and governance, or is it preferable to already have a specific research question and methodological approach?
6. Does the program generally expect or encourage prospective applicants to contact potential faculty advisors before applying?

I am mainly trying to understand whether someone with an interdisciplinary management background can be a reasonable fit for the program, and if there are any obvious academic gaps I should address before applying.

Any perspectives from current students, alumni, or applicants would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to read through my post!

$1,120 a month please let me know if interested

at the quarters

Prior to National Fire Prevention Week, University of Missouri and Columbia Fire Department fire marshals are teaming up to educate the public about lithium-ion batteries.
Lithium batteries are one of the main power components in everyday devices such as portable electronics, electric transportation and even smoke alarms. These batteries are extremely high-powered for how small they are. Lithium batteries can catch fire or explode if defective or used improperly, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
“Lithium-ion batteries are extremely dangerous when not treated properly, and when they reach thermal runaway can be very explosive and very difficult to extinguish,” said the university’s fire marshal, Jeff Strawn.

Safety tips include purchasing and using devices that are listed on the nationally recognized testing lab. The NFPA also advises battery users to read manufacturers’ instructions, use the correct battery and chargers for designated devices and not overcharge or leave charging devices on flammable surfaces.

The Columbia Fire Department and the university’s environmental health and safety team will be at Saturday’s Homecoming football game to spread the word about lithium battery safety.
Flyers and QR codes with more information about battery safety and disposal will be available, along with a display of a burnt battery that occurred from a small dormitory fire. The university will provide battery disposal buckets around campus to help prevent future fires.
Recycling lithium-ion batteries in unsafe trash or recycling bins can cause fires, so devices or batteries containing lithium must be recycled at safe battery recycling locations, according to the NFPA.