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A scholar, mentor and community builder  

Michael S. Williams, Ph.D., faculty fellow for the Office of the Provost, pays it forward, ensuring future scholars have opportunities for growth and impact. 

Mentoring at Mizzou: Training That Enhances Mentoring Relationships

Yong Volz facilitates mentoring training for chairs in September. Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz discusses a group activity with chairs. Chairs discuss mentoring in small groups. Group discussion during Mentoring at Mizzou training. by Jade Elwess Mentoring at Mizzou is a professional development…

Tackling problems. Providing solutions. 

Motivated by her passion to deliver care in more efficient ways, Rachel Proffitt, OTD, OTR/L is determined to use technology for good.

Office of the Provost News August 2024

Office Updates Brian Houston NaTashua Davis Shruti Rana We are excited to welcome Brian Houston as the new associate provost for academic programs. In addition, NaTashua Davis has joined the Office of the Provost as associate vice provost for academic…

Brian Houston Appointed Associate Provost for Academic Programs

Provost Matt Martens appointed Brian Houston, professor in the Department of Communication, as associate provost for academic programs, effective August 19. In this role, he oversees policies and processes related to academic programs, including academic program reviews, and new degree…

AI Update Fall 2024

Dear Colleagues,  Throughout the spring 2024 semester, the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in the Learning Environment, tri-chaired by Tori Mondelli, Enid Schatz and Ben Trachtenberg, gathered input from across campus, consulted with AI experts, and analyzed industry best practices to create…

Photo gallery: 2024 Emerging Leaders Conference

At the 2024 Emerging Leaders Conference, scholars demonstrated their dedication to leadership during a four-day experience that gave them a taste of college life.

MAC Scholars Summer Academy: Photo Gallery

The 2024 MAC Scholars Honors Summer Academy is a 10-day program for rising 10th graders. Check out the experience!

Four Mizzou Faculty Receive Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for 2024-2025 

Christina Carney Dan Edidin Brian Silvey Robert Walker by Jade Elwess Four MU faculty members from a wide range of disciplines have received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State…

Matthew Martens appointed Mizzou provost and executive vice chancellor

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…