I am grateful to Missouri Governor Mike Parson for approving a 3% core funding increase to the UM System for FY25, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth. I also want to thank Senate President Caleb Rowden, Senate Majority Floor Leader Cindy O’Laughlin, Senate Budget Chair Lincoln Hough, House Speaker Dean Plocher, House Majority Floor Leader Jonathan Patterson, House Budget Chair Cody Smith and the rest of our elected leaders in the Senate and House for their incredible support of our mission.

This historic investment recognizes the UM System’s 13-to-1 return for taxpayers, as well as our commitment to addressing the health, economic and workforce needs of Missouri. To grow our transformative impact, MU will receive $138 million for important capital projects advancing NextGen radiopharmaceuticals, animal science and health care engineering. Additional support will benefit Missouri agriculture, veterans, workforce development and many other MU and Extension initiatives across the state.

We take our responsibility to Missouri taxpayers seriously. We’re proud to deliver more value to those we serve and to partner with elected officials to strengthen each Missouri community.

— Mun