Campus Messages
Below are messages distributed to our campus community from Mizzou leaders.
May 23, 2022
COVID update: Self-reporting suspended
Dear Mizzou Community, On behalf of Incident Command, we want to thank you for your work, dedication and support over the past two years as we have managed through the pandemic as a community. We have reached a new stage as vaccination and testing availability, treatments, and changes in guidance… Read More
May 6, 2022
Congratulations are in order
Campus community, This week, a member of our faculty earned membership to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, which is among the highest honors bestowed on scientists. This is a major career accomplishment for MU Professor Blake Meyers, and… Read More
Dec. 2, 2021
Latest information on federal vaccine mandate
Dear campus community, Earlier this month, the University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a resolution that the UM System would comply with Executive Order 14042, the federal vaccine mandate for federal contractors. Under the order, all UM System employees,… Read More
Nov. 14, 2021
Info about off-campus incident; efforts to increase safety
Dear Campus Community, The safety of our campus and surrounding community is of the highest importance to us all. Many of you may be aware that an off-campus shooting occurred early this morning. The city of Columbia held a press conference today to discuss the shooting and the safety of… Read More
Nov. 2, 2021
Latest information on federal vaccine mandates
UPDATE, Nov. 4, 21: Federal officials announced the deadline to comply with the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate has been moved to Jan. 4, 2022. Additionally, individuals who are affected by the mandate would have until Jan. 4, 2022 to receive their last vaccination shot (i.e. the second shot of a… Read More
Nov. 1, 2021
MizzouForward initiative enhances research, educational missions
Dear Campus Community, This is a historic moment for our university. Over the next 10 years, the University of Missouri will undergo a transformation as we launch MizzouForward, a comprehensive strategy with the goal of enhancing MU’s research and education missions through a planned $1.5 billion investment. As the largest… Read More
Oct. 14, 2021
COVID UPDATE: Mask requirement to expire
Dear Campus Community, Thank you for your continued efforts to keep our campus community safe and healthy during the pandemic. We are encouraged that COVID-19 cases this semester have remained low. Additionally, we now see our local hospitals are keeping up with the needs of COVID-19 and other patients. More… Read More
Sep. 13, 2021
COVID UPDATE: Mask requirement extended
Dear campus community, Thank you to everyone for your continued efforts during the pandemic. Our cases have continued to remain low, and we’re happy to announce that hundreds of individuals have taken advantage of our vaccination clinics across campus and elsewhere. If you haven’t had a chance to get your… Read More
Sep. 1, 2021
COVID policy reminders
Dear campus community, It has been exciting to see everyone back on Mizzou’s campus, and we hope your fall semester is starting off on the right foot. Many in our community are getting vaccinated since our return, and active student cases are significantly lower than this time last fall. While… Read More
July 29, 2021
Changes in COVID-19 policies begin Aug. 2
Dear campus community, As we prepare for fall with full, in-person classes and university activities, COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to keep our campus community safe and return to the traditions we all enjoy. (On a related note, vaccinated individuals can avoid quarantine after COVID-19 exposure, which allows them… Read More