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News from June 2024

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St. Louis adjusts trash collection schedule for Juneteenth observance

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 5, 2024

The City of St. Louis Refuse Division has announced an adjustment to the roll cart trash collection schedule in observance of Juneteenth Day on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

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Saint Louis University launches study on pickleball injuries and health benefits

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 5, 2024

Saint Louis University (SLU) is addressing the rise in pickleball-related injuries with a new research initiative.

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Marisa Chrysochoou appointed dean at MU College Of Engineering

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 5, 2024

University of Missouri Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Matthew Martens announced today that Marisa Chrysochoou has been named dean of the MU College of Engineering. The appointment is effective Aug. 1.

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Ajay Jain appointed president of American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 5, 2024

Saint Louis University physician Ajay Jain, M.D., has been named the next president of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN).

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Greater St. Louis backs Lambert Airport's single terminal renovation

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 5, 2024

More than 130 Greater St. Louis, Inc. investors joined civic leaders and elected officials last night at the Andrew C. Taylor for Civic Collaboration to welcome FAA Central Region Administrator Joseph N. Miniace to St. Louis in a show of support for the transformation of St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

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University appoints Michael Hoehn II as inaugural director for NextGen MURR

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 4, 2024

The University of Missouri has selected Michael Hoehn II as the inaugural program director for NextGen MURR. NextGen MURR, the university’s initiative to build a 20 MW, state-of-the-art reactor, aims to expand critical medical isotope research and production for cancer treatment and theranostics. This project will build on the internationally recognized excellence of the 10 MW MU Research Reactor (MURR), the only U.S. producer of four medical isotopes used in lifesaving treatments for liver, thyroid, pancreatic, and prostate cancer. NextGen MURR will serve as an innovation...

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Missouri ranks no. 19 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Missouri secured the nineteenth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 72.9%.

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St. Louis announces extensive summer youth programs

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 3, 2024

The City of St. Louis has announced its summer youth programs and job opportunities aimed at engaging young people in safe and supportive environments throughout the summer.

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Matthew Martens named Mizzou's new provost following national search

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 3, 2024

Following an extensive national search, University of Missouri President Mun Choi has appointed Matthew Martens to the position of provost and executive vice chancellor. Martens has served as interim provost since February 2024 and brings eight years of senior leadership experience in the Office of the Provost. During his tenure in the Office of the Provost, the six-year graduation rate increased from 68% to 76%, Mizzou faculty have received a total of 140 prestigious awards, and annual research expenditures increased from $280 million to $462 million.

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Missouri's Battle with 2024 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending June 1

By P. T. Askew | Jun 2, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Missouri for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending May 25.

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Missouri political committees that received the most contributions during week ending June 1

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 2, 2024

Here are the 50 political committees that received the largest financial contributions during the week ending June 1, according to the Missouri Ethics Commission.

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Missouri inflation rate lower than national average as of May 2024

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Missouri experienced a 19.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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In 2022, Missouri pension holdings total $97.4 million

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Missouri had $97.4 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Missouri companies were under most scrutiny during May?

By Show-Me State Times | Jun 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from Missouri in May.