Happenings Around Mizzou: Learning is a Two-Way Street

University mission statements are generally tied to research, instruction, and service.  Faculty create knowledge through research, they share this body of knowledge via instruction, and the research helps improve our communities through service.  At the same time, as many of…

Happenings Around Mizzou: Helping Farmers Gain Autonomy

CAFNR unveils a new Monarch tractor — an all electric, autonomous tractor and the first in the Midwest — at Sanborn Field, Sep 5, 2023. Abbie Lankitus/University of Missouri MU recently received funding to purchase a Monarch MK-V Tractor —…

Happenings Around Mizzou: First Patients

“Being able to honor them and care for them throughout my first year is something I will never forget.” Anya Rahman, M2, Student at MU’s School of Medicine Last month, I had the privilege of participating in a very special…

Happenings Around Mizzou: Legacy of Love

In August, I had the opportunity to experience the paintings of Linda Hemlick, assistant professor of art education in the College of Education and Human Development.  It was truly an experience that stayed with me long after I left the…

Living Our Land Grant Mission

One of the hallmarks of a land grant university is the commitment to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve. At Mizzou this comes alive in many ways. Recently, our law school at MU announced the…

Happenings Around Mizzou: Truly Special

To be able to see, feel, and touch the second-oldest Sephardic Torah scroll still extant is a special experience.  At Mizzou we are lucky to have access to such unique pieces.  Last month, Mizzou’s Special Collections partnered with a private…

New Health Humanities Degree Program

Paul Kalanithi’s book, When Breath Becomes Air, is a true story of Kalanithi, a graduate of Stanford’s M.A. in English program who also earned an MPhil in the history and philosophy of medicine from the University of Cambridge before going on…

Student Success Subcommittee Update

As an institution, the one goal that unites all of us, no matter our discipline or rank, is the goal to help all our students succeed. I am pleased to share updates from all our Student Success Subcommittees, which have…

Study Abroad at Mizzou

Mizzou Study Abroad supports the university’s student success mission and strategic priorities in close partnership with academic units. The high-impact practice of study abroad provides transformative global learning experiences for students that support academic success, leadership development, career exploration, intercultural…

Excellence in Advising Awards

MU’s Excellence in Advising (EIA) awards are given annually to outstanding academic advisors who go beyond their traditional duties to ensure that our students receive the best support and care both inside and outside the classroom.  This year, Kibby Smith,…