Community Impact

Maddie Simmons and Madalyn Vieu

July 21, 2026

Mizzou provides nursing students with hands-on experience beyond the hospital

Sinclair School of Nursing students strengthened their pediatric nursing skills this summer while providing compassionate, real-world care for participants in the Missouri Scholars Academy.

Two women in barn with video play button

July 15, 2026

MU Extension helps turn setbacks into new beginnings

Through Missouri AgrAbility, University of Missouri Extension provides free, personalized support for agricultural workers with injuries, illnesses and disabilities.

Cows in a field.

July 15, 2026

Mizzou on the front lines of tracking tick-borne diseases in Missouri

Efforts by Mizzou’s Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory are informing cattle management decisions for livestock producers statewide.

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.

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