2026 Faculty Recognition Awards
UM System Awards 2025 Curators’ Distinguished Professorships Anne AlexanderStephen BallDonald Burke-AgüeroSheila GrantScott HolanRaghuraman KannanR. Scott RectorBrian SilveyJohn “Jack” TannerWesley Warren External Awards Highly Prestigious American Academy of Arts and Science – Member Deborah Pearsall American Society of Plant Biologists –…
2025 COACHE Survey Results
The following message was sent to faculty on March 19, 2026: Dear Colleagues, Today, we are releasing the results from the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) survey, completed by faculty in Spring 2025. Your feedback provides valuable…
Faculty Excellence Week 2026
Faculty Appreciation Lunch Monday, May 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Faculty Appreciation Lunch – Mizzou Events Calendar Co-hosted by President Choi, Provost Martens and Faculty Council Stop by the south steps of Jesse Hall to enjoy food and camaraderie, performances by Flyover Country Band and…
Transforming preparation into opportunity
While each initiative within Academic Access and Leadership Development can stand alone, together the programs and initiatives create a cohesive developmental pathway from early exploration to advanced academic preparation and career readiness. Students at any level engage at the stage…
AALD: Spring involvement and support
The Office of Academic Access and Leadership Development (AALD) plays a crucial role in enhancing student success through pivotal support at every stage of the educational journey. Aligned with MU’s strategic priorities for student success, AALD offers programming and resources…
Mizzou named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Six university researchers were selected for the program. by Jade Elwess The University of Missouri has been recognized as a top producer for the Fulbright U.S. Scholars Program for having a high number of faculty selected for the honor. Read…
Fall 2025 Student Success Retreat
In December 2025, Provost Matthew Martens and Dr. Jim Spain hosted a half day Student Success retreat with a focus on opportunities to expand high-impact practices (HIPs) throughout campus. Breakout sessions included discussions of Mizzou 101, Stellic, Roary, metrics, undergraduate…
AALD Year in Review: photos and figures
The Office of Academic Access and Leadership Development (AALD) plays a crucial role in enhancing student success through every phase of the educational journey: kindergarten through college and beyond. By offering specialized support units, AALD encourages students to engage in…
Innovating together
At Mizzou, faculty aren’t just teaching the future––they’re redefining it. Through the Teaching for Learning Center’s Redesign Institute, professors like Paz Herrera are transforming how they connect with students and foster engagement.
Fall Highlights: Academic Access and Leadership Development
AALD hosted three of its signature initiatives in October and November: STEM Cubs, AALD’s Discover and Discover STEM Research Cluster Modules, and MU McNair Day Celebration. Each program leverages the extensive engagement of campus faculty and staff to broaden participation,…