Deb Ward Retires from Rewarding Career at the University Libraries 

The faculty authors event in Ellis Library is part of Faculty Excellence Week April 27, 2023. Sam O’Keefe/University of Missouri Deb Ward In November 2023, Deb Ward announced her retirement from the role as vice provost for libraries and university…

Feeling connected 

Assistant Teaching Professor Sonita Simelus shares her personal experience with Connection, a program that provides support and resources for faculty members.  

Photo Gallery: Connection Faculty Research Showcase

During Show Me Research Week, we partnered with the Office of the Provost to present a two-day faculty research showcase. View our photo gallery below!

Being Empowered, Making an Impact 

As a first-generation college student in a bicultural, bilingual marriage, Melissa Hauber-Özer was not sure if Connection was a good fit for her. However, after joining, she found it was exactly where she needed to be.

SEC Academic Leaders Visit Mizzou

MU’s Office of the Provost Hosts Visiting Academic Leaders from SEC Universities by Jade Elwess Jeni Hart, Cooper Drury and Lori Popejoy speaking on a panel about leadership Interim Provost Matt Martens and the MU ALDP fellows Tom Spencer, John…

Faculty group Connection empowers professor through academic shift 

School of Nursing Assistant Professor, Alisha Johnson finds support and encouragement in career switch to research from faculty group Connection.

Provost Leadership Program: Developing MU’s Next Academic Leaders

Jeff Bryan of the College of Veterinary Medicine was in the 2020-21 PLP. Photo by Hanna Caldwell Panelists discuss conflict resolution at the January PLP meeting The Provost Leadership Program (PLP) is a professional development program coordinated by the Office…

Faculty Connections

A Supportive Community for Faculty at Mizzou Caroline Kopot at Connection by Jade Elwess Caroline Kopot joined the Department of Textile and Apparel Management (TAM) in fall 2020 as an assistant professor during the pandemic. She moved to Missouri from Georgia…

Shining Brighter Together: Two Anthropologists Explore the Spirit World in New Book

by Jade Elwess Photos by Hanna Caldwell Mid-career cohort faculty fellowship program helped set foundation for book success Mizzou has a rich history of campus ghost stories, many of which take place in the Chancellor’s Residence. Alice Read, wife…

A teacher at heart  

Senior, Lucy Barber, reflects on how the STEM Cubs program has made her a well-rounded teacher in the field of elementary education.