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…

Mentorship Matters 

Doctoral student, Ernest Eshun provides insight on how his pursuit of education has allowed him to become a mentor to others.

Photo Gallery: Missouri College Advising Corp End of Year Banquet

The Missouri College Advising Corps' banquet, held at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Columbia, Missouri, marked the culmination of a successful year of guiding students towards college success.

Deb Ward Retires from Rewarding Career at the University Libraries 

The faculty authors event in Ellis Library is part of Faculty Excellence Week April 27, 2023. Sam O’Keefe/University of Missouri Deb Ward In November 2023, Deb Ward announced her retirement from the role as vice provost for libraries and university…