Missouri S&T

On Saturday, Ashley-Ann Davis will offer some words of wisdom to her fellow graduating seniors at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. She’s one of just four students scheduled to speak at the university’s in-person commencement ceremonies. But when it comes to giving life advice, the 22-year-old hasn’t just written a speech — she’s also got a small book to her name.

UMSL, UMKC and Missouri S&T all have more first-time college students committed to coming this fall than at the same time last year.

A rare ant native to Central America was named after the Missouri S&T biologist who helped identify the species.

Gasses captured from landfills or compost piles could be separated and used on vehicles in new tanks.

A new entrance to campus and the poor condition of the Bureau of Mines building are bringing its demolition.

Bubonic plague. Influenza. The Red Death. An infection of zombies. For humanities scholar Marie Lathers, reading fiction about these and other pandemics has proved to be a surprisingly comforting experience over the past year. And now, she's leading a group of Missouri S&T students on a similar journey.

A Washington, D.C., think tank suggests connecting rural areas to faster internet service can help bring the country together.

Phelps County had a relatively low number of COVID cases, until a big spike in the past month.

Missouri S&T's chancellor is pushing for more partnerships and private investment as the path for the university's growth.

The gift will create a university-related foundation that will fund research, entrepreneurship, scholarships and other projects.