It’s the start of summer at Mizzou, and our campus remains a busy place. Throughout the coming weeks, we’ll welcome more than 10,000 participants from across Missouri and beyond for conferences, camps, internships and other important programs that support student success and workforce development.

Beginning this week, Missouri 4-H, an MU Extension program, will welcome youth and high school leaders to support the next generation of agricultural excellence. We’re proud to host the 4-H Teen Conference, the State Congress and State Council Training. These opportunities give students hands-on experience in the ag industry and help them give back to their communities and the entire state.

Today also marks the start of MURR’s Nuclear Science Career Academy (NSCA) internship. MURR developed this program to support career development for those interested in the nuclear industry. The second cohort of 28 NSCA interns will earn a deeper understanding of reactor operations, regulations and nuclear innovation at Mizzou.

Then at the beginning of June, Mizzou’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will host more than 10 high school students for the four-day Advanced Veterinary Academy. Led by CVM faculty, this intensive program dives into the daily responsibilities of a veterinary student. This year marked the program’s highest-ever number of applicants.

These are just three examples of how Mizzou is continuing to advance our land-grant mission of teaching, research and service now and throughout the year. We’re proud to welcome everyone to Mizzou and to share our world-class campus with Missouri and the world.

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