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Shaping the Future

We are proud to celebrate another successful spring semester, including the accomplishments of our new UM ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ graduates! I know they are ready to make an impact in our state and beyond. We also look forward to new opportunities to enhance our important work, and I am especially grateful to Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Legislature for their strong support of our land-grant mission – including continued investment in lifesaving radioisotopes at NextGen MURR. Our four UM universities are determined to make a difference for all we serve. The following stories reflect the many achievements of our incredible students, faculty and staff. Together, our commitment to excellence stretches from outer space to communities in Missouri and throughout the world.

Commencement

Spring Commencement

Congratulations to our MU, S&T, UMKC and UMSL graduates! Collectively, over 9,000 degrees were awarded in numerous ceremonies during May 16-18.

• Mizzou graduates over 5,900 Tigers:
• UMSL celebrates spring and summer graduates:
• Miners hear message from former Gov. Michael Parson:
• UMKC awards over 2,600 degrees:

Students

S&T

S&T’s Mars Rover Design Team has , an international competition held annually at the Mars Desert Research Station in Hanksville, Utah.

• UMSL doctoral student researches due to their unique environment
• Seven UMKC students awarded national
• Mizzou’s Josh Donaldson wins

Research

UMSL

UMSL physicists Erika Gibb and Mohi Saki have been researching the via the NASA Infrared Telescope Facility at the Mauna Kea Observatory in Hawaii and NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, learning more about the building blocks of the early solar system.

• Missouri S&T professor for more efficient data transfers
• KCUR featured research of a UMKC professor who trains students in
• Mizzou scientists design

Community

UMKC

with an event at Union Station, illuminating its iconic skyline Roo blue and gold, and with a leadership roundtable about UMKC research impact.

• addresses critical shortages in medicine for 30 years
• UMSL criminologists contribute research in support of in the St. Louis region
• Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission grants $50,000 to Missouri S&T’s

Accolades

MU

Mizzou’s Dr. Brian Kisida was named to the to study civics education. The fellowship is one of the highest honors in the social sciences and humanities.

• voted UMSL’s Dr. Jerome E. Morris as president-elect
• UMKC, a hub for regional entrepreneurs and innovators, hosts
• Missouri S&T's student design team placed fifth in the nation at the