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June 3, 2021

Helping Preserve News for the Digital Age

Congratulations to the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute and the University of Missouri Libraries on a new report, Endangered but not too late: The State of Digital News Preservation, released in May 2021, funded by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Edward McCain, principal investigator for the project, and his team, examined how…

May 19, 2021

In the Midst of What Matters at Mizzou

We continue to feature members of the Mizzou community who have shown extraordinary leadership and adaptability over the last year. Dima Dandachi, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine Dr. Dandachi is the Medical Director of the HIV/AIDS program at MU Health Care and Medical Director of the Outpatient…

May 19, 2021

Updated Office of the Provost Website

The Office of the Provost website has been updated with a new look and reorganized so content is easier to find. One of the new features includes a section called Faculty Development on the main menu across the top of the homepage. In this section, you will find information about awards, MU development programs, information…

April 14, 2021

College of Engineering Dean Announcement

Dear colleagues, It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Noah D. Manring has been appointed as the dean of the College of Engineering, effective May 1. For over two decades, Dr. Manring has been a crucial part of distinguishing the College of Engineering on a national stage with his passion for engineering research and…

March 3, 2021

Update on College of Human Environmental Sciences (HES)

Dear Colleagues, As you know, since our announcement on Feb. 8, we have been working with the departments in the College of Human Environmental Sciences (HES) to ensure that they transition into the colleges that are best suited to their disciplines and where they will continue to thrive. The faculty and leadership in these departments…

Feb. 17, 2021

Student Feedback

The Office of the Provost asked schools and colleges to send us positive messages about faculty they have received from students. Below are a few that demonstrate the dedication of our faculty in these unprecedented times. Jacqueline Limberg, Nutrition & Exercise Physiology Hi Dr. Limberg- I know we didn't really end the block like any…

Feb. 17, 2021

Profiles of Excellence

Continuing our series of profiles of a faculty member and staff member, we focus on two who demonstrate adaptability, leadership, and teamwork--Dr. Tim Lewis and Sheena Rice. Because Dr. Tim Lewis directs the University of Missouri Center for School-wide Positive Behavior Support (MO SW-PBS), the K-12 pivot…

Feb. 8, 2021

HES Academic Restructure Announced

Dear faculty, staff and students, As we evolve as an AAU land grant university, we must make bold and transformative moves to enhance our research mission and better serve our students for a changing future. In keeping with these goals, today we will officially begin the process of restructuring the College of Human Environmental Sciences…