Honor society recognizes student leadership and achievement
Mizzou has recently renewed its relationship with the Society of Collegiate Leadership and Achievement (SCLA), a national honors society that partners with students at hundreds of colleges and universities nationwide. Unlike many traditional honors societies, SCLA uses an active participation…
Second Annual AI Showcase Event
At Mizzou, we know that AI will shape the workplace of the future, and that it’s critical for us to develop the skills to use AI responsibly and successfully. On March 12, the Mizzou Professional Development Council hosted its Second Annual AI…
Spring 2026 STEM Cubs: curiosity in bloom
On April 4, 150 mid-Missouri youth in grades K-8 participated in the Spring 2026 STEM Cubs hosted by the Office of Academic Access and Leadership Development; the College of Education and Human Development; and the College of Engineering. STEM Cubs…
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…