This week, we celebrated the incredible success of our 2024 United Way campaign and the hard work of more than 100 campaign ambassadors. Ambassadors gathered in Jesse Hall for a celebratory breakfast recognizing their important outreach and impact.

Awards were also distributed for those who showed special dedication to the campaign. MU Baseball received the Dream Team Award for their commitment to collaboration. The Unity Award went to the College of Health Sciences for their team-wide support and was accepted by Dean Kristofer Hagglund. MU Data Analytics received the Gracious Giving Award for their strong campaign participation, and I was proud to accept on their behalf.

MU faculty, retirees, staff, students and UM System employees have partnered with our local Heart of Missouri United Way for more than 75 years to give back and improve lives. This year, we received an amazing $506,892 from 931 pledges – surpassing our $500,000 goal. So much of our success is because of the many ambassadors who promoted the campaign in units across campus and throughout the community.

The Heart of Missouri United Way advances programs that make a difference to local families and those who most need our support. Thank you to all who participated and showed Mizzou’s dedication to serving others.

— Mun