Published on Show Me Mizzou April 24, 2026
Mizzou Giving Day generated 3,095 gifts during a 24-hour surge of philanthropy from noon March 11 to noon March 12. Donor participation surpassed totals from the past four years as alumni, faculty, staff and friends from all 50 states and several countries supported scholarships, research, health care and MU Extension programs serving every Missouri county.
Thirty-three colleges, schools and units participated, making it one of the broadest campus engagements in the event’s nine-year history. The $1.9 million raised counts toward Power the Roar, Mizzou’s $2 billion campaign.
Through the new Name a Mizzou Squirrel initiative, donors laid claim to 209 campus critters.
This is Belonging at Mizzou
The Mizzou Ambassadors program continues to demonstrate the impact of alumni who stay engaged and ready to serve. Through just-in-time volunteer opportunities, ambassadors support students and university programs at moments that matter most. This year alone, 925 ambassadors wrote and mailed more than 16,500 congratulatory notesto newly admitted Mizzou students, offering a welcoming connection before they ever set foot on campus. Another 595 ambassadorshelped review and award more than $750,000 in Mizzou Alumni Association scholarships, which directly shape students’ futures.
Interest in the program is growing fast. Already, 2,437 ambassadors have signed up toward a goal of 3,000 volunteers. Each new ambassador strengthens Mizzou’s ability to show up when needed, whether through a handwritten note, thoughtful review or timely support. Interested alumni can volunteer at mizzou.com/mizambassador.
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