Weekly Update

Chancellor’s Update: Dec. 8, 2017

Featured this week: Free support services available to Mizzou students, faculty and staff at no cost and how #MizzouMade student Jenna Heaton is getting hands-on experiences to help her become a better teacher.

Chancellor’s Update: Dec. 1, 2017

I appreciate the thoughtful comments I’ve received since giving my November 15 campus address on student success. Conversations—and actions—will continue to take place around this topic.

Chancellor’s Update: Nov. 21, 2017

Thanksgiving week is upon us, and at this time of year the topic of gratitude is always on my mind. I’m grateful for so many things, and at the top of the list are the people of Mizzou.

Chancellor’s Update: Nov. 15, 2017

Earlier today, I shared my thoughts on student success in the first of a series of campus addresses.

Chancellor’s Update: Nov. 9, 2017

With Veterans Day approaching this weekend, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all members of our Mizzou community who are serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Chancellor’s Update: Nov. 3, 2017

In this week’s update, I want to talk about a group of students who represent one of the important paths to a college degree. Caitlyn Leeker, Adam Weaver and Ashleigh Redman are transfer students who now call MU home, and their #MizzouMade stories are inspiring.

Chancellor’s Update: Oct. 27, 2017

Homecoming weekend was an amazing experience. Not only did we win on the football field, but our generous students donated 4,000 units of blood and collected 30,000 pounds of food for the Food Bank of Central Missouri…

Chancellor’s Update: Oct. 19, 2017

Homecoming is rapidly approaching, and I’m looking forward to celebrating in true Tiger style. It’s great to be part a school that helped launch this now-widespread tradition in higher education. After meeting so many of you in the last three months, I can say confidently that the spirit of… Read More

Chancellor’s Update: Oct. 12, 2017

As the fall semester continues, the University of Missouri is participating in Mid-Missouri Innovation Week. The week provides attendees an opportunity to learn about the latest innovations, entrepreneurial resources and cutting-edge research available at Mizzou and regionally.

Chancellor’s Update: Oct. 3, 2017

Last week, I shared my own story in order to begin a conversation about the experiences people have at Mizzou. Many of you have already responded with your own #MizzouMade stories.