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Oct 30
University of Missouri President Mun Choi has named Ashwani Monga as chancellor of the University of Missouri-St. Louis (@umsl), effective Jan. 1, 2027.

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Sep 3
The Board of Curators meeting has adjourned. President Choi and Chair Graves will hold a press conference.
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Sep 3
MU Health Care Chief Executive Officer Ric Ransom is now providing and update on MU Health Care.
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Sep 3
Interim Dean of the School of Medicine Ross Zafonte is providing an update on @Mizzou's School of Medicine.
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Sep 3
Mizzou Athletic Director Laird Veatch is presenting his MU Annual Athletic Presentation.
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Sep 3
Chair Graves announces the Inaugural Curators' Outstanding Staff Awards, honoring outstanding staff and their significant contributions across the UM System. Read more about the recipients: brnw.ch/21x5pLD
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Sep 3
Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations Ryan Rapp is presenting the UM System Fiscal Year 2026 Investment Performance Review.
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Sep 3
President Choi applauds major grants at Mizzou.
Research funding slide highlighting a $19 million National Institutes of Health grant supporting research on immune mechanisms that shape influenza transmission. The slide identifies the principal investigator and research team, describes the development of data, models, and swine research resources, and explains how the work will accelerate next-generation vaccines and disease-prevention strategies. A portrait of the principal investigator and Mizzou branding are included. Research funding slide highlighting an $8.2 million National Institutes of Health grant for the Rat Resource and Research Center. The slide identifies the principal investigator and collaborating researchers, describes the role of rat models in understanding human disease, and emphasizes their importance in developing drugs and therapeutics. A portrait of the principal investigator and Mizzou branding are included.
Research funding slide highlighting a $6.6 million National Institutes of Health grant for animal model development for human diseases. The slide identifies the principal investigator and collaborating researchers, describes technologies to improve animal models and genetic tools for large-animal research, and explains how the work supports medical research, transplantation studies, and the development of new treatments. A portrait of the principal investigator and Mizzou branding are included.Research funding slide highlighting a $4 million National Institutes of Health grant focused on understanding the vascular effects of insulin. The slide identifies principal investigators and collaborating researchers, describes research that will support the development of new therapies for conditions including type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and obstructive sleep apnea, and includes portraits of the lead investigators alongside Mizzou branding.
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Sep 3
President Choi shares how Mizzou continues to build the future, including major investments in cancer research, agriculture, veterinary medicine and influenza research.
Capital projects and research infrastructure slide highlighting major construction projects and partnerships at the University of Missouri. Images showcase the NextGen Center for Influenza Research Phase II Addition, the Radioisotope Science Center groundbreaking, ROK National Assembly and Hyundai NextGen MURR partnerships, the National Swine Resource and Research Center Addition, the South Farm Swine Research and Education Facility Addition, and the Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory at the Dr. Dan Brown Building.
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Sep 3
President Choi shows his appreciation for transformative support for the Energy Innovation Center, provided by David Payne and Jim Fitterling.
Philanthropy recognition slide highlighting major gifts supporting the University of Missouri’s Energy Innovation Center. The slide features donor portraits and notes a $50 million gift from David Payne and a $10 million gift from Jim Fitterling to support engineering and energy innovation initiatives. A photo of the university’s iconic columns and dome is displayed in the center.
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Sep 3
President Choi spotlights the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory's ribbon cutting on October 9.
Facility announcement slide celebrating the ribbon cutting of the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education & Training Laboratory on October 9. The slide features a photograph of the new laboratory building and highlights the opening of the facility.
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Sep 3
Mizzou is constantly striving to improve. President Choi discusses two projects that bolster Mizzou's campus: The Memorial Stadium Centennial Project and the Payne Energy Innovation Center.
Project update slide announcing the grand opening and kickoff of the Memorial Stadium Centennial Project. Images show a renovated view of Memorial Stadium and the exterior entrance of a new stadium facility, highlighting upgrades completed as part of the centennial project. Project update slide announcing the September 2 groundbreaking for the Payne Energy Innovation Center. Images depict a rendering of the facility exterior, an open collaborative interior space, and a modern laboratory designed for education, research, and innovation.
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Sep 3
President Choi applauds the 4-H Building Ribbon Cutting and the launch of the 4-H Mizzou Ready initiative — a direct admission pathway that guarantees Mizzou admission for eligible first-time college students beginning fall, 2028.
Informational slide highlighting two Mizzou initiatives: a 4-H Building ribbon-cutting celebrating improvements that support student success and year-round programs, and the launch of 4-H Mizzou Ready, a program that provides eligible students with guaranteed admission based on leadership, service, and academic achievement. Photos show the ribbon-cutting event and students participating in 4-H activities.
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Sep 3
President Choi opens his campus highlights presentation by providing an update on Power the Roar, a transformative $2B campaign that will power the future of #Mizzou.
Fundraising campaign slide celebrating the success of Mizzou’s Power the Roar campaign. The slide features Truman the Tiger performing with members of the Marching Mizzou band and highlights surpassing the $1.1 billion milestone with support from more than 70,400 donors.
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Sep 3
President Choi closes his President's Board Report by welcoming the UM System's newest leadership appointments.
Leadership update slide announcing recent appointments across the University of Missouri System. The slide features portraits and titles of leaders appointed to roles at MU Health Care, Mizzou, UMKC, and Missouri S&T, recognizing new academic, administrative, and executive leadership positions.
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Sep 3
President Choi provides updates on philanthropy across the UM System. All four universities met or exceeded their goals.
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Sep 3
President Choi continues his presentation by applauding additional major grants at @MissouriSandT and @umsl.
Research funding slide highlighting a $12.9 million grant awarded to the UMSL Center for Behavioral Health. The slide describes funding that supports psychological evaluations, behavioral health services, and resources to improve mental health and student success outcomes. A portrait of the principal investigator and UMSL branding are included. Research funding slide highlighting a $3.6 million grant for thermal protection research for hypersonic vehicles at Missouri S&T. The slide identifies the principal investigator and research team, outlines the project’s focus on advanced materials for hypersonic propulsion and thermal protection systems, and notes General Electric as the sponsor. A portrait of the principal investigator and Missouri S&T branding are included.
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Sep 3
It is a historic time to be committed to research at the of the UM System. Presidednt Choi celebrates the largest grant in UM System history, a $160 million investment by @NSF Engines in the Critical Minerals Crossroads Project.
Grant announcement slide highlighting a $160 million National Science Foundation Engines award for the Critical Minerals Crossroads Project. The slide notes it as the largest grant in University of Missouri System history and includes a photo from a UMKC event recognizing the award and project partners.
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Sep 3
Compared to peer institutions, the UM System is maintaining strong enrollment rates. President Choi provides an update on enrollment across the system, noting upward and growing trends since 2021.
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Sep 3
President Choi opens the President’s Report by welcoming more than 15,000 new students across the UM System.
Enrollment and student success slide featuring photographs of students participating in move-in and campus welcome activities across the University of Missouri System. Images show students unloading belongings, campus volunteers, a university mascot assisting with welcome events, and students moving residence hall items. The slide highlights the enrollment of 15,549 new students.
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