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University of Missouri
NameUniversity of Missouri
Established1839
TypePublic land-grant research university
Endowment$1.7 billion (2022)
PresidentMun Y. Choi
CityColumbia, Missouri
StateMissouri
CountryUnited States
CampusCollege town, 1,262 acres
Students31,401 (Fall 2022)
Faculty2,900
ColorsOld Gold and Black
NicknameTigers
AffiliationsUniversity of Missouri System, Association of American Universities, APLU

University of Missouri. Founded in 1839 in Columbia, Missouri, it is the flagship institution of the four-campus University of Missouri System and was the first public university established west of the Mississippi River. As a land-grant institution and a proud member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, it is widely known by its historical designation, "Mizzou." The university is a major research hub and is renowned for its pioneering journalism school, its contributions to agricultural science, and its spirited Southeastern Conference athletic programs.

History

Chartered by the Missouri General Assembly in 1839, its establishment followed the Platte Purchase which added land to the state. Early growth was slow, impacted by financial constraints and the societal divisions of the American Civil War, during which the campus was occupied by Union forces. A transformative moment came with the passage of the federal Morrill Land-Grant Acts, which provided resources to establish the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. The 20th century saw significant expansion, including the founding of the world's first school of journalism in 1908 under Walter Williams. The university was a focal point during the Civil Rights Movement, notably with the 1935 lawsuit brought by Lloyd Gaines and the 2015 protests led by the group Concerned Student 1950.

Campus

The historic core, the Francis Quadrangle, is dominated by the iconic Jesse Hall and its distinctive columns, which are all that remain of the original Academic Hall after an 1892 fire. The expansive campus features diverse architecture, from the Georgian-style buildings of the quad to modern facilities like the Bond Life Sciences Center. Key landmarks include the Mizzou Botanic Garden, the Memorial Union, and the Museum of Art and Archaeology. The university also operates several off-campus research facilities, including the University of Missouri Research Reactor Center and agricultural experiment stations across the state affiliated with the United States Department of Agriculture.

Academics

It is organized into 13 degree-granting colleges and schools, with highly ranked programs at the Missouri School of Journalism, the Trulaske College of Business, and the College of Engineering. The university is a national leader in fields like accounting, convergent journalism, and veterinary medicine, offering the only such college in the state. It grants a wide range of degrees from bachelor's to doctorates, including professional degrees from the School of Law and the School of Medicine. The extensive library system, headed by the Ellis Library, is the largest in Missouri and serves as a federal Depository library.

Research

Classified as an "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" institution, it conducts over $400 million in annual research. It is home to notable facilities such as the MU Research Reactor (MURR), the most powerful university research reactor in the United States, and the Bond Life Sciences Center, which focuses on interdisciplinary life science research. The university is a leader in the Moonshot for Parkinson's initiative, agricultural biotechnology through the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center partnership, and medical advancements at the University of Missouri Health Care system. Its research strengths are bolstered by significant funding from agencies like the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy.

Athletics

Its athletic teams, the Missouri Tigers, compete in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The football team plays at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium, known for its rock "M" on the stadium's hill. The men's basketball team plays at Mizzou Arena, while the women's teams have found success in sports like softball and volleyball. Historic rivalries include the Border War with the University of Kansas. The athletic department is under the leadership of the University of Missouri System Board of Curators and has produced numerous Olympians and professional athletes.

Notable alumni

Alumni have achieved prominence in diverse fields. In government and law, they include former United States Attorney General John Ashcroft, former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Whittaker, and former Prime Minister of Japan Taro Aso. Media and journalism are represented by broadcasters like Jim Lehrer of the PBS NewsHour and sports commentator Brad Nessler. Notable figures in literature and entertainment include poet and author Maya Angelou, actor Chris Cooper, and television producer Sheryl Underwood. The business world counts Walmart founder Sam Walton and Reinsurance Group of America founder Jack Porter among its graduates.

Category:Universities and colleges in Missouri Category:Land-grant universities and colleges Category:Association of American Universities