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

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… Read More

May 27, 2021

Changes in COVID-19 policies begin June 1

Dear campus community, As we approach summer, we are encouraged by our recent progress regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Boone County ranks highest in the state of Missouri for fully vaccinated individuals, and COVID-19 cases both on campus and in the broader community have plunged as the number of vaccinated individuals… Read More

May 5, 2021

Guidance for In-Person Return

Dear university faculty and staff, Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our university community during a challenging year. While many of you have been working on campus, others are contributing through remote or hybrid work arrangements. As more of our university community is vaccinated against COVID-19, our lives… Read More

May 3, 2021

Outdoor COVID Restrictions Update

Dear staff, faculty, students and university guests, As the end of the academic year approaches, we want to thank you for your continued efforts to help keep our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. We recently celebrated our 2020 graduates with a socially distant, in-person commencement, and we are preparing… Read More