Excellence delivered
The fall semester is well underway across the University of Missouri System. Seeing so many talented students on campus is a reminder of our shared mission to educate the next generation of leaders for our state and nation. Below are stories showcasing how dedicated UM System faculty and students achieve excellence and move society forward.
Students
MU
Born to run
Meet Amaris Vazquez Collazo: A Mizzou sophomore who competed in this year's Paralympic Games in Paris and also served as Puerto Rico's flag bearer.
- First-day enrollment sees bump in new students at Missouri S&T
- Remote work helps UMKC student pursue dual graduate degrees
- These UMSL students are future leaders in their field
Research
S&T
Micro research project earns major grant
Dr. Zhi Liang, an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Missouri S&T, is studying microdroplets of fuel the size of a human hair follicle with a grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.
- These five Tigers spent their summers exploring the world
- Five reasons why UMKC achieving Carnegie R1 status matters
- UMSL microbiologist Lon Chubiz researches forest resilience
Community
UMKC
UMKC students help build a robot to throw Royals first pitch
As part of UMKC’s partnership with the Kansas City Royals, UMKC computer science students helped middle schoolers from WeCode KC and KC STEM Alliance build a robot to throw the first pitch as a game.
- Five ways the Center for Regenerative Agriculture is cultivating growth in Missouri
- Missouri S&T’s library offers free library cards, notary services and more
- UMSL initiative cultivates a love of reading and nature
Accolades
UMSL
UMSL alum named next Missouri Botanical Garden president
Lúcia G. Lohmann earned a PhD in biology with an emphasis in ecology, evolution and systematics from UMSL in 2003 and had support from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology while pursuing her degree.
- MURR wins Hawthorn Foundation Project of the Year Award
- S&T's Dr. Amy Belfi named Fellow of the American Psychological Association
- UMKC Conservatory professor elected honorary ISCM member
Reviewed 2024-09-20