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 a reason for our university to celebrate the distinction our faculty members bring to the University…

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, which includes faculty, staff and student employees whether they work in person or remotely, must…

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 downtown. A recording is available…

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 two-dose vaccine or receiving a…

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 investment of its kind at…

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 people in our community have…

Sept. 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 vaccination, we will be hosting…

Sept. 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 we are encouraged by these…

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 to continue participating in in-person…

July 14, 2021

COVID-19 policy update with in-person fall

Dear campus community, As we look forward to coming back together in August for an in-person fall, we wanted to update you about our COVID-19 policies. Our best tool against the virus is still vaccination. Boone County has the highest vaccination rate in the state with 45.7% of the community completely vaccinated. While faculty, staff…