Inside Mizzou Podcast: Mizzou Outreach. Illustration of Earth with arrows stretching around the globe from the Mizzou campus

Dec. 11, 2018

Inside Mizzou Podcast: Outreach, Ep. 10 As the largest alternative break program at any university in the United States, Mizzou Alternative Breaks is driven by a simple but powerful motto: “Get Out. Give Back.” More than 1,000 students participated this year in trips across the globe — some even right here in Missouri. Join Chancellor […]
Inside Mizzou Newsletter: photo of computer screen showing health care news website

Dec. 4, 2018

In this issue: Students and faculty organize bone marrow registry drive; health care journalism center receives grant; Research Reactor supplies cancer-fighting radioisotopes; bees stopped buzzing during 2017 total solar eclipse; and Mizzou prepares for Nobel Prize award ceremony.
Inside Mizzou Podcast: Illustration of former Mizzou basketball player Keyon Dooling, 1998-2000, #5

November 27, 2018

Inside Mizzou Podcast: Keyon Dooling, Ep. 9 From 1998-2000, Keyon Dooling was a leader on the Mizzou basketball team. His stellar college career helped him become the 10th basketball player in MU’s history to be drafted in the NBA’s first round, where he would go on to play for teams such as the Los Angeles […]
The Residence on Francis Quadrangle with snow

Campus Open House, Dec. 3

Chancellor Cartwright and Provost Ramchand invite you to celebrate the season at the Residence on Francis Quadrangle, Monday, Dec. 3 from 4-6 p.m.
Inside Mizzou podcast: Civic engagement

November 13, 2018

Inside Mizzou Podcast: Civic Engagement, Ep. 8 As a public, land-grant university, Mizzou has a proud history of service — from education to healthcare, public safety to our military. Join Chancellor Cartwright for this week’s Inside Mizzou podcast where he talks with ROTC cadets Kim Woods, a senior studying mechanical and aerospace engineering; and Ben […]
Newsletter. Rodney McDuffie, Mizzou graduate student and FEMA intern

November 6, 2018

In this issue: Rodney McDuffie responds to disasters during FEMA internship; better technologies in nursing homes equals better care; Mizzou Education partners with South American university system; and faculty and staff are honored for their service
Podcast. Illustration of Nobel Prize medal

October 30, 2018

Inside Mizzou Podcast: Nobel Prize, Ep. 7 When Dr. George P. Smith was announced as one of this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry winners, the Royal Swedish Academy confirmed what all of us at Mizzou have always known: Work that happens here changes the world. Dr. Smith’s research has led to new treatments for arthritis, […]
Newsletter. Mizzou engineering student presents ideas during Hyperloop hackathon

October 23, 2018

In this issue: Students contribute to the Missouri Hyperloop hackathon; a Mizzou researcher discovers gene editing in pigs leads to significant virus resistance; Extension’s fall prevention programs receive a $500,000 grant to help aging Missourians; and Tiger fans take tailgating to the next level.
MU sign with fall leaves in background

Fall 2018 General Faculty Meeting

Chancellor Cartwright and Faculty Council Chair Clark Peters invite all faculty to attend the General Faculty Council meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2018 in Jesse Wrench Auditorium, Memorial Union
Podcast: Game On, Tiger Strong

October 16, 2018

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 special and what unites our community. But with […]
Newsletter: Picture of Nobel Laureate George P. Smith surrounded by members of Mizzou community

October 9, 2018

In this issue: Chancellor Cartwright celebrates fall semester successes; Curators Distinguished Professor Emeritus George P. Smith wins the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry; St. Louis Symphony performs works by three Mizzou student composers; Art on the Move visits Farmington, Mo.; and the Mizzou community runs the Inclusive Excellence Mile.
Podcast: Missouri map showing historical lands of Native American tribes Osage, Chickasaw, Quapaw, Illini, Missouria, Ioway, Oto

October 2, 2018

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.
Newsletter

September 25, 2018

Chancellor Cartwright highlights MU partners in Thailand; Anthropology graduate students and faculty study the 1918 flu epidemic; Professor Mike Metz researches whether there is one “right” kind of English; MU Extension coordinates dairy grazing apprenticeship for Missouri farmers; and Celebrate Ability Week showcases campus accessibility and success.
Inside Mizzou Podcast: Drawing of Faurot Field and Memorial Stadium

September 18, 2018

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 […]
MU sign with fall leaves in background

Mizzou extends concern, support related to Hurricane Florence

Sept. 14, 2018 Students, faculty and staff, For those with loved ones enduring Hurricane Florence, we join in your concern for our friends and families in the Carolinas.
Taylor Cofield

September 11, 2018

Mizzou student Taylor Cofield wins Pickering Fellowship on her path to becoming a U.S. diplomat; new partnership with NAVAIR center helps Mizzou community bolster national defense; annual summer fire school helps Missouri responders manage the heat; and MUPD trains hard to keep campus safe.
Jesse Hall dome

Faculty working group to review incentives programs

Chancellor Cartwright appoints a working group to review and make recommendations around financial incentive programs and infrastructure (staffing, resources, facilities and policies) that support individual scholars and research teams.
Chancellor Cartwright

Where People Meet Possibilities

In his “State of the University” speech on Aug. 22, 2018, Chancellor Cartwright underscores progress and urges continued focus to build upon Mizzou’s strengths.
Podcast: Drawing of annual Tiger Walk tradition showing first-year students running through Columns to symbolize their entry into the university

August 21, 2018

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.
Alexander N. Cartwright

Chancellor Cartwright Welcomes Mizzou Students

Chancellor’s 5 Tips for Student Success:
Newsletter - Freshman running through the Columns during Tiger Walk

August 14, 2018

Teaching for Learning Center and curricular innovations enhance the classroom experience; students and faculty design adaptive career clothing for people with disabilities; ECHO Autism helps health professionals in India; and Mizzou hosts Welcome Week activities.
Podcat - Drawing of Jesse Hall

August 7, 2018

Inside Mizzou Podcast: Anniversary, Ep. 1 Anniversaries are a special moment, particularly a first anniversary. In August 2017, both Chancellor Alexander Cartwright and rising sophomore Jonathon Potochnic arrived on Mizzou’s campus to begin their Tiger journey.
Inside Mizzou

A New Podcast from Chancellor Cartwright

This year, the University of Missouri is starting a new tradition. It’s called Inside Mizzou — a new podcast where Chancellor Alexander Cartwright sits down and talks with students, staff, faculty and alumni who make up our Mizzou community. 
Alexander Cartwright

KFRU Radio Interview

Listen to Chancellor Cartwright chat with KFRU radio host David Lile. (The interview took place on July 25, 2018.)
Jesse Hall dome

Campus climate progress update

View a status report highlighting the latest progress towards improving campus climate issues identified in the 2016 survey of students, faculty and staff.
David L. Steelman

Statement from Board of Curators Chair David Steelman

June 22, 2018 Dear Campus Community, Today, Board of Curators Chair David Steelman delivered a statement regarding his observations on the progress of our university. I invite you to read Curator Steelman’s statement, which is below.
Latha Ramchand

Ramchand Appointed Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

June 21, 2018 To the campus community, I would like to share with you some exciting news about a new member of our Mizzou family. I have appointed Latha Ramchand, dean of the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston, as provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs. Dr. Ramchand is […]
Jesse Hall dome

FY19 Budget Update

June 7, 2018 To the campus community, I want to thank you for your continued commitment to our university’s financial future. During the past several months, we have worked to identify ways we can productively close our budget gap. With your input, we have finalized the FY19 budget, charting a course for the university and […]
Aerial view of Jesse Hall and The Columns on Francis Quadrangle

Staff honored for outstanding service

Chancellor Cartwright honored MU staff for their contributions to the university during the annual Staff Recognition Week awards ceremony Monday, May 21.
Kamrhan Farwell

Farwell appointed chief marketing and communications officer

University of Missouri officials announced today the appointment of Kamrhan Farwell as chief marketing and communications officer for both the UM System and MU campus. Farwell’s appointment is effective July 2.
The Columns with Jesse Hall in the background.

Academic program review update

May 16, 2018 To the campus community: Thank you to everyone for your continued engagement and patience as we worked through the academic program review. I am grateful to the 17-person Task Force on Academic Program Analysis, Enhancement and Opportunities
Alexander Cartwright

Chancellor Cartwright announces new vision for MU Extension and Engagement

The new vision will fulfill what he referred to as an “all things Missouri” mission.
UM President Mun Choi & MU Chancellor Alexander Cartwright

Town Hall with President Choi & Chancellor Cartwright

Drs. Choi and Cartwright will provide updates on UM System initiatives, legislative affairs, the budget process and more. Please join us April 30 at 10 a.m. to voice your thoughts, ask questions and be part of an engaging conversation.
Aerial photo of Jesse Hall and the Columns on Francis Quadrangle

General Faculty Meeting: April 4

All faculty are invited to attend the Spring General Faculty Meeting on Wednesday, April 4 at 3:30 p.m. See agenda as well as additional program review departmental level data promised at the last faculty meeting.
Jesse Hall dome

Program review process and timeline

March 7, 2018 Dear Colleagues, Thank you to those of you who took time to come to the special faculty meeting Monday and for sharing with me your concerns about the Academic Program Review.
Aerial photo of Jesse Hall and the Columns on Francis Quadrangle

Special General Faculty Meeting on March 5

Faculty are invited to attend this special meeting on the academic program review task force report.
MU sign with fall leaves in background

Research, Creative Activities & Economic Development

Chancellor Alexander Cartwright announced initiatives to increase the positive impacts of research, enhance creative activities and increase economic development.
MU sign with fall leaves in background

MU Activity Analysis

Feb. 12, 2018 Dear colleagues, Earlier today, you received a message from President Choi regarding the next step in the UM System’s FY18 Administrative Review project: an Activity Analysis designed to help us better understand the distribution of staff work across all four campuses.
Jesse Hall dome

Academic Program Review Final Report

Jan. 25, 2018 Dear Faculty, Staff and Students, Today, the university is releasing a campuswide academic program review report. The report was prepared by a group of 15 faculty members from across campus. You can find the report here, and a press release summarizing the report is below.
Aerial photo of Jesse Hall and the Columns on Francis Quadrangle

MU Provost Search Forum on Jan. 22

MU faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in an open forum as part of the search for the next Provost of the University of Missouri.
Jim Spain

Jim Spain Appointed Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Dec. 21, 2017 Colleagues, It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Jim Spain has agreed to serve as interim provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, effective Feb. 1.
The Columns with Jesse Hall in the background.

Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor Search Committee Appointed

Dec. 20, 2017 Dear Mizzou faculty, staff and students, Today I am pleased to announce the membership of the search committee that will help us select the next Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for MU.
The Columns with Jesse Hall in the background.

Call for Applications for Faculty in Leadership

Dec. 12, 2017 Dear Colleagues, The Office of the Chancellor is recruiting up to three faculty in leadership for the 2017-2019 academic years.
2017 holiday card

Holiday Greetings from Alexander and Melinda Cartwright

From our Mizzou family to yours.
MU sign with fall leaves in background

Employee Leave and Educational Assistance Benefits Updates

Dec. 7, 2017 Dear Colleagues, As President Choi shared today, the University of Missouri Board of Curators approved several changes to our Collected Rules and Regulations
The Columns with Jesse Hall in the background.

Interim Provost/Provost Search Update

Nov. 28, 2017 Dear Colleagues, I am writing to remind everyone that I am soliciting nominations for the position of Interim Provost.
Alexander Cartwright

Chancellor’s Address: “University for Missouri: A Commitment to Student Success”

Watch Chancellor Alexander Cartwright’s first 100 day address
Memorial Union clock tower

2017 Fall General Faculty Meeting

Chancellor Cartwright gives a campus update and presents future plans to faculty at the bi-annual general faculty meeting.  
Alexander Cartwright

KFRU Radio Interview

Listen to Chancellor Cartwright chat with KFRU radio host David Lile. (The live interview took place on Sept. 27, 2017.)
Truman play to Mizzou football fans at Faurot Field

A Thank You from MU Leadership

We are grateful for the tremendous support we receive daily from the university’s faculty and staff, and as an expression of our gratitude, we would like to invite you to attend Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day on Saturday, Sept. 16
Chancellor Cartwright, Pelema Morrice and others sign Land Grant Compact

Land Grant Compact Will Provide Access to Missouri Residents

New grants underscore the University of Missouri’s pledge to fulfill its land-grant mission by offering more competitive, affordable education to Missourians
Alexander Cartwright

Statement on Mizzou’s core value of respect

One of the core values of the University of Missouri is respect. As such, we are committed to fostering a community of inclusion.
Memorial Union at sunset.

Statement from University of Missouri Leaders Regarding Charlottesville Tragedy

We are saddened and angered by the tragedy in Charlottesville, Virginia, this past weekend.
The Columns with Jesse Hall in the background.

Budget actions, July 28, 2017

The state of Missouri continues to face budget challenges and as a result, the university has experienced additional adjustments for our FY18 budget. Dr. Choi has asked that we make every effort to ensure we remain focused on our highest priorities despite these challenges.
Aerial view of Jesse Hall and The Columns on Francis Quadrangle

Budget Discussion

Directly following President Choi’s address, campus leadership will discuss campus-specific budget priorities and short- and long-term strategies.
Aerial photo of Jesse Hall and the Columns on Francis Quadrangle

Budget-related questions

Answers to commonly asked budget questions.
The Columns with Jesse Hall in the background.

Mizzou Budget Update

As the close of semester approaches, I wanted to reach out to our campus community and provide an update on the budget.