Hidden Gems: Courses You May Not Know About
We reached out to deans and invited every college to share an innovative course that is being led by faculty and that would be interesting to colleagues from across campus. I wanted to give you all a glimpse into a…
MizzouForward Profiles
In the December 2021 Office of the Provost newsletter, we focus on a staff member and a faculty member who have devoted their time to help support the goals of MizzouForward. Anna Wiedermann HR Director – Strategic Recruitment Anna Wiedermann…
Featured Tigers
Morrell “Mo” Whitley, International student adviser, International Programs One of the first things to be affected by the pandemic was international travel. News and travel restrictions changed quickly as the pandemic gradually spread around the world, and Mizzou International Programs…
Enhancing Student Success at Mizzou
Call for Proposals: Enhancing Student Success at Mizzou As part of Mizzou’s efforts to enhance student success, funding up to $100,000 per award is now available to support efforts that enhance teaching and learning. Deans, department chairs and other unit…
Faculty Welcome Back Webinar
The Office of the Provost held a Faculty Welcome Back Online Webinar on Monday, August 16, 2021. We discussed some of the issues regarding the effects of COVID on our students, our policies, and our classroom space. The three presentations…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Distinguished MU professor wins SEC award
Kenneth Sher receives SEC Faculty Achievement award in recognition of his 40 years of work in the Department of Psychological Sciences. Read more about the award at Show Me Mizzou.