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Associate Professor Amy Vogelsmeier.

Elderly patients need educated, savvy nurses

A study by researchers at the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing (SSON) may help make nursing homes safer for elderly residents. Associate Professor Amy Vogelsmeier led a team that...
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Helping educators serve the whole student

Integral to the mission of the University of Missouri is a commitment to public service — the obligation to produce and disseminate knowledge that will improve the quality of life in the state, the...
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Online study pays off for distance graduates

Fall 2015 commencement is this weekend (Dec 18–19). Among the hundreds of successful graduates who will receive their diplomas are 394 distance students who have earned their degrees through online...
Barton Wechsler, dean of MU’s Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs.

MU scholars proud to serve citizens

When you choose to study online with the University of Missouri, you get more than just a degree. You also learn from scholars and industry experts who serve our citizens by making contributions to...
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Mizzou Alumni Association recognizes online scholars

If you're looking to advance professionally by continuing your education, but you can't afford to pause your career, you've probably considered distance learning. So you probably also know that not...
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Emailing your professor: You're doing it wrong

Distance learning has many advantages, but there can be pitfalls — and pratfalls — when it comes to communication. On any given day, your professor might get 50 emails. If it's the day before an...