Campus Messages
Below are messages distributed to our campus community from Mizzou leaders.
March 22, 2024
Mourning a Tiger
Dear campus community, I write to you with a heavy heart with the news that the search for MU student Riley Strain has ended tragically. After an exhaustive search by authorities and volunteers, Riley’s body was recovered today in Nashville, Tenn., where he had traveled to attend his fraternity’s spring… Read More
Jan. 16, 2024
Welcome to a new semester!
I’m pleased to welcome back all students, faculty and staff to the University of Missouri. Read More
Aug. 21, 2023
Here’s to a great semester!
Welcome to another incredible year at the University of Missouri! We’re thrilled to be back on campus with our exceptional students, faculty and staff. Read More
Jan. 17, 2023
Loss of a Tiger
Dear campus community, Today we are writing to you as we mourn the loss of one of our own. MU student Samuel Clemons was found deceased last week, several miles north of the campus in Columbia while MUPD was conducting a missing person search. The incident is currently under investigation… Read More
Jan. 9, 2023
Update on social media message investigation
Dear campus community, In December, we learned of a racist Snapchat message that was sent by a student to her friend. We condemned it immediately. The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) immediately initiated a thorough review that examined the origin and context of the message. OIE also referred the… Read More
Nov. 10, 2022
Towards a stronger Mizzou
At the beginning of this semester, I encouraged Tigers to embrace the many backgrounds and perspectives found on our vibrant campus. As an institution, we must foster mutual respect and create an environment for the exchange of ideas central to an academic community. Read More
Aug. 23, 2022
Embracing our vibrant community
Dear students and our broader campus community, As we embark on the fall semester, you can feel excitement in the air as potential and hope drive the flurry of renewed activity on our beautiful campus. It’s during this busy time that I want us all to pause for a moment… Read More
Aug. 18, 2022
Ushering in a new Mizzou
Dear faculty and staff members, As we prepare to begin the academic year, we want to thank each of you for your remarkable contributions to our mission, our students and our community. We recognize that your dedication and important work as individuals make a huge collective difference. In many ways,… Read More
June 30, 2022
Engineering Audit Completed
Dear Campus Community, Today, the university is announcing the results of an audit of the College of Engineering regarding financial mismanagement. In January, the university received a report from an individual concerned about a possible violation of university financial policies. Upon further investigation, we found… Read More
June 13, 2022
U.S. export regulation reminder
Faculty colleagues: We are committed to balancing our academic freedom, research initiatives, and global outreach, while complying with U.S. export regulations across all University of Missouri institutions. Recent additional export regulations due to the situation in Ukraine prompted this reminder to all of us about how seriously we need to… Read More