Oct. 23, 2018 Dear Mizzou community, What a magnificent Homecoming celebration we had this past weekend. It was wonderful to see the turnout at our parade and football game, and to honor so many of the organizations and programs that make our campus excellent. Every year, when we welcome… Read More

Inside Mizzou Podcast: Homecoming, Ep. 6 Now in its 107th year, Homecoming is a comprehensive tradition that embraces so many aspects of the Tiger spirit. From the parade to the blood drive, the football game to decorating the windows around downtown, this event celebrates what makes Mizzou… Read More

Oct. 9, 2018 Dear Mizzou community, What a semester it has been so far. It’s hard to believe we’re only halfway through it and so many good things have happened at Mizzou. We will be celebrating the University’s first Nobel Prize in a variety of ways during the coming… Read More

Inside Mizzou Podcast: Indigenous Cultures, Ep. 5 For centuries, art has been a tool to document and study culture. Today, art forms like animation, film and digital storytelling create dynamic opportunities for cultural study, including the study of indigenous cultures. Read More

Sept. 25, 2018 Dear Mizzou community, This week, I’m in Thailand visiting with some of our exceptional partners in education. I’ll be traveling to different cities and speaking at Khon Kaen University on Mizzou’s success in innovation, all while getting to experience the tremendous community of people and ideas that… Read More

Inside Mizzou Podcast: Tiger Football, Ep. 4 With the 2018 football season off to a great start, the Tigers are ready to roar; ready to celebrate the Tiger spirit with the Mizzou cheerleaders, Golden Girls and Tiger’s Lair; ready to hear the wonderful music from Marching Mizzou. Because the tremendous experience of Tiger football goes beyond the end zone. Read More

Sept. 11, 2018 Dear Mizzou community, In commemoration of 9/11, I want to recognize the extraordinary emergency personnel who serve our campus, our state and the nation. Please take a moment today to stop and thank those individuals who keep us safe 24 hours a day, seven days a… Read More

Inside Mizzou Podcast: Drought, Ep. 3 We’ve heard about it a lot this summer: drought. Most of Missouri is abnormally dry, and over 30 counties are experiencing extreme drought. But what exactly does all this talk about drought mean to the state and its people?  Read More

Aug. 28, 2018 Dear Mizzou community, Last week during my one-year address, “University for Missouri: Where People Meet Possibilities,” I spoke about our strong vision for Mizzou and the many extraordinary steps we have taken over the last year to execute that vision. Every day… Read More

Inside Mizzou Podcast: Tradition, Ep. 2 From Homecoming to Tap Day, blues music to barbeque, traditions at Mizzou and across Missouri honor the history, cultures and celebrations of their communities. Read More