It was great to be back in Dallas for Power the Roar, our transformative campaign to raise $2 billion and secure Mizzou’s land-grant mission for generations.

We hosted a compelling discussion titled “Our Nuclear Future” at the historic George W. Bush Presidential Center. The panel featured three Mizzou experts with proven success in the nuclear field: Professor John Gahl, MU College of Engineering; Mike Hoehn, executive director of NextGen MURR; and Dale E. Klein, former chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the event’s keynote speaker.

Together, they highlighted Mizzou’s leadership as the nation’s sole domestic supplier of four lifesaving radioisotopes produced at MURR. They also shared how Power the Roar is building on our expertise and establishing Mizzou – and Missouri – as the premier hub for radioisotope research, manufacturing and innovation.

In addition to our marquee event, Tigers had other opportunities to connect with campus and each other, including a special gathering for volunteers and supporters at the Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets game. Campaign Leadership Committee member Frank Shelden – a longtime docent at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum – also generously hosted a special event for local alumni and donors.
 
I was proud to share the many ways Mizzou is saving and improving lives, including through NextGen MURR – our ambitious plan to build a new state-of-the-art reactor to serve our nation – and our partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy to secure a reliable, domestic source of radioisotopes. Each initiative directly benefits the health and security of the United States, while also creating new jobs and economic opportunities for our state.
 
— Mun