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 performances from Marching Mizzou and Flyover Country Band, t-shirts and an…
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…
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,…
Mizzou Celebrates Week of Writing
Writing connects how we learn, teach and lead at Mizzou. During the inaugural Week of Writing (Oct. 20–24), the Writing Center, Campus Writing Program, Graduate School, Office of the Provost, Research, Impact and Innovation and Mizzou Libraries collaborated on events…
Message on Digital Accessibility for Mizzou Instructors
This message was sent to MU faculty, instructors, adjuncts, and graduate instructors on Oct. 3, 2025. Dear Colleagues, I want to share updates on how we are supporting faculty and instructors in meeting the expectations of the Department of Justice’s rule…
Celebrating 40 Years of the Campus Writing Program
The Campus Writing Program (CWP) recently celebrated their 40th anniversary with a reception at the Conley House on September 18. The theme of the program was “Why Writing Still Matters,” commemorated by remarks from inaugural director, Doug Hunt, former director,…