Community Impact

Volunteers at the Show-Me State Games cheering on participants

July 13, 2026

Show-Me the difference Mizzou volunteers make

Behind every event at the Show-Me State Games are the students, alumni and community members whose service keeps the tradition alive.

Cindy Basset with books

July 6, 2026

Mizzou librarians help you find your next great summer read

These handpicked recommendations are perfect for road trips, pool days and just-one-more-chapter nights.

Flags hang between the Columns

June 25, 2026

Empowering veterans with business know-how

For more than a decade, Mizzou has held entrepreneurship bootcamps that leverage higher education to offer training to post-9/11 veterans.

Ribbon cutting at Springfield location

June 24, 2026

Mizzou expands in Springfield, growing Missouri’s future physician workforce

New facility will double the number of medical students trained in southwest Missouri.

Maggie Moo, a long-haired Alsatian German shepherd

June 22, 2026

Family expresses lasting gratitude for Mizzou veterinary medicine’s expertise, compassion

When Maggie Moo developed a series of complex health issues, the Sterretts turned to Mizzou for specialized veterinary care. The experience not only helped restore her quality of life but also inspired the couple’s support of veterinary research and future patients.

A violinist performs in a museum

June 11, 2026

This summer, take advantage of Mizzou Arts

Enjoy artwork, theater and new music at an array of performances at the University of Missouri.

Educational building at Jefferson Farm and Gardens

June 4, 2026

From festivals to workforce training, Jefferson Farm and Garden keeps growing

Expanded MU Extension facility creates new opportunities for education, technology and community connection.

A child with a horn sits next to a mentor musician

June 3, 2026

Their time to shine: Inside Mizzou’s Sound Explorers

Adaptive concert band pairs younger students with mentors from the School of Music.

Gustin golf course

June 1, 2026

Mizzou’s Gustin Golf Course supports wildlife and learning

The course provides habitat for birds, bees and native plants while serving as a living laboratory for students and the community.

University and state leaders with shovels at groundbreaking.

May 14, 2026

Mizzou breaks ground on Radioisotope Science Center to strengthen nation’s supply of critical isotopes

The approximately 31,250-square-foot facility is a joint investment between the U.S. Department of Energy and the State of Missouri.

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