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President's Highlights - February 2024

Continuing Support

The new semester is off to a strong start across the UM System. We’ve celebrated success in athletics, innovative partnerships and record investments in groundbreaking research that benefits all Missourians. In recognition of our statewide impact, Gov. Mike Parson recommended increases to our core budget for teaching, research and meaningful engagement, as well as capital investments in our research infrastructure. We are grateful for Gov. Parson’s leadership – and the incredible support of our elected officials – as we continue to make a difference in each Missouri community.


Students

UMKC

Fourth-year School of Pharmacy students Hannah Kempker, Claire Vogl and Rylee Pitts have been hard at work since September preparing and competing in the

  • partner on innovative branding program
  • NASA funds
  • at UMSL

Research

MU

A scanning electron microscope at the will enhance the facility's investigative capabilities for materials research and discoveries.

  • are helping fight burnout in fire dispatchers
  • UMKC child psychologist is
  • UMSL professor

Community

S&T

Following the record-breaking 2023 season, S&T is offering , including Innovations in STEM, Outdoor World: Urban vs Rural, Mining the Mind, eSports Boot Camp and Sound of Miners, an orchestra camp.

  • Fitness has no age limits
  • turns class project into community organization
  • Investing in entrepreneurship

Accolades

UMSL

The Executive Doctorate in Business Administration Council tapped to serve as its next president, beginning July 1, 2024.

  • awarded Gilman Scholarships
  • named IEEE Fellow
  • recognized for value, programs

 

Reviewed 2024-02-12