April 20, 2021

Trial ends, healing and change continue

Dear Campus Community, The trial of Derek Chauvin has reached an end today as he was found guilty on all charges. Now a much longer process continues, as we strive to heal and address underlying issues of racism, discrimination and disrespect in our society. George Floyd’s death, as well as… Read More

March 24, 2021

Full In-Person Work Return by 5/17

Dear University faculty and staff, Throughout this last year, you have proven yourselves resilient in a time of great uncertainty and steady change. We so appreciate your willingness to step up and keep us going. Thankfully, effective – and increasingly available – COVID-19 vaccines, along with a decrease in active… Read More

March 11, 2021

Update on COVID Policies/Safety Supplies

Dear faculty, staff and students, We have come a long way since the beginning of a very challenging pandemic, and we want to thank you for your vigilant efforts that have helped keep our campus community safe. New COVID-19 cases have been trending downward, the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived, and… Read More

Feb. 25, 2021

MU to host in-person commencement

Dear Campus Community, It is our pleasure to share with you that the University of Missouri will host in-person commencement ceremonies for May and August 2021 graduates and the Class of 2020 over three weekends in April and May. Although details are still being finalized, please mark your calendars: 2021… Read More

Jan. 25, 2021

Latest information on vaccine distribution

Dear faculty, staff and students, Since the COVID Incident Command Team started meeting shortly after the pandemic began, we have anxiously awaited the day that all our students, faculty and staff could be vaccinated and protected against this virus. We are pleased that almost all of our community’s health care… Read More

Dec. 16, 2020

Holiday Wishes from Mizzou

  Thank you for your commitment to the University of Missouri. We are deeply grateful for your hard work and support of our Mizzou community this past year, and we look forward to the excellence we will achieve together in the years ahead. Happy holidays, and best… Read More

Dec. 16, 2020

r. Tom Spencer named interim VC for research and economic development

Dear Mizzou community, Despite an exhaustive national search and quality candidate recommendations from the search committee, timing and circumstances have left us unable to select a permanent hire for vice chancellor for research and economic development at this time. We will consider our options for a renewed search in the… Read More

Dec. 10, 2020

Reflecting on the Fall Term

Dear Mizzou community, Over the last nine months, our university has been put to the test. And you’ve met challenges with flying colors. You worked together to protect the university’s core missions of teaching, research and engagement, all while juggling unprecedented hurdles in your own lives. We are so grateful… Read More

Nov. 12, 2020

Mizzou to Temporarily Shift to Remote Learning After Thanksgiving

Dear Campus Community, As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we are thankful for the accomplishments of our faculty, staff and students this semester. You have persevered through a fall term like no other. You have demonstrated incredible resilience and embraced the precautions and adjustments that supported the safety of everyone. Read More

Oct. 15, 2020

No changes expected to fall schedule plans

Dear Mizzou Community, As we get closer to the holiday season, we can’t thank everyone enough for their hard work and perseverance over the last several months as we continue to battle the COVID pandemic together. Your work and cooperation with our new policies have allowed us to maintain in-person… Read More