Myth Busting External Awards

The Office of the Provost’s external awards team works with faculty and staff and hears many reasons why applying for external awards is challenging to balance with other workload and responsibilities. We would like to dispel some of these myths…

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

by Jade Elwess Mentoring at Mizzou is a professional development program for faculty and staff who mentor graduate students, post docs or faculty and is co-facilitated by the Office of the Provost and the Graduate School. Thirty-three faculty and staff…

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 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 access and leadership development and Shruti…

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.

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

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 and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board:  Christina Carney,…

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…