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Statements from University leaders, including Board Chair @JonSundvold and President Mun Choi regarding recent NCAA sanctions
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In an effort to contain the spread of #COVID19, the UM System suspends all in-person classes at @Mizzou, @UMKC, @MissouriSandT, and @umsl, effective Monday, March 16, through the remainder of the spring 2020 semester. All classes will be taught remotely. bit.ly/2Q8PcR9
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This coming week will be a soft launch of our remote learning platforms to allow faculty, staff and students time to familiarize themselves. During this week, there will be no penalties for missed connections, or assignments, tests or quizzes. umsystem.edu/president-blog/…
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Congratulations to @MizzouBiology's Dr. George P. Smith, one of three scientists to be awarded the 2018 #NobelPrize in Chemistry. We celebrate your effort and innovation--and thank you for your contributions to our University! @Mizzou @MizzouAandS
BREAKING NEWS:
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the #NobelPrize in Chemistry 2018 with one half to Frances H. Arnold and the other half jointly to George P. Smith and Sir Gregory P. Winter.
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Wishing all of the @Mizzou Tigers, @UMKansasCity Roos, @MissouriSandT Miners and @umsl Tritons a great semester and year! To all of the new students, faculty and staff- welcome to the UM System family!
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We send sympathy and support to our fellow Missourians in Jefferson City, Golden City and all other communities affected by last night’s severe storms and ongoing flooding. Thanks to the many emergency crews who are helping with first response efforts.
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The Board has voted to name the NextGen Precision Health facility on the @Mizzou campus after U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt. The building will officially be named the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health Building.
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A big thanks to President Mun Choi and Mrs. Suzanne Choi for the last three years with the UM System! We look forward to many more years under his leadership.
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The Board of Curators has elected Michael Williams as 2023 Chair and Robin Wenneker as the 2023 Vice Chair.
ALT Michael Williams 2023 Chair of the University of Missouri Board of Curators
ALT Robin Wenneker 2023 Vice Chair of the University of Missouri Board of Curators
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ICYMI: @Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg visited Stanton Brothers Eggs, between Sturgeon and Centralia, this weekend. Austin Stanton is a current @Mizzou student and Dustin Stanton is a graduate and the 2015 @umsystem Student Entrepreneur of the Year! umurl.us/stanton
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We have no tolerance for discrimination or acts of hate in our community and encourage robust, respectful dialogue. No matter your race, gender, identity, preference or perspective, everyone deserves to be treated with respect and to thrive. umsystem.edu/president-blog/…
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A perfect UM System event = all four mascots in one place, at one time.
Has this ever happened?!
Thanks for coming to the party @Mizzou Truman the Tiger, @UMSL Louie the Triton, @UMKansasCity Kasey the Kangaroo & @MissouriSandT Joe Miner! #ShowMeUM
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President Choi shares that all four universities plan to start the fall session in person on Monday, August 24, 2020.
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The Board has elected Curator Robin Wenneker as Chair and Curator Todd Graves as Vice Chair of the Board of Curators for 2024.
ALT Robin Wenneker
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Today, the Board of Curators approved the naming of the Michael A. Middleton Center for Race, Citizenship, and Justice at @Mizzou. The center will promote diverse research and engagement in critical conversations about race, citizenship and justice. umsystem.edu/ums/news/news_r…
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Congratulations to President Choi on receiving the 2019 Chang-Lin Tien Leadership in Education Award! We are so appreciative of his hard work and dedication to our University community.
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Today we share our gratitude for the support of our elected officials in the Missouri House and Senate who have restored our core funding and provided 60% of the funding for our collaborative programs with state partners to address critical needs for our future workforce.
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Board approves new @Mizzou residence hall to honor African-American leaders. The Lucile Bluford Residence Hall will feature the Gus T. Ridgel Atrium.
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Welcome back to all of our UM System students! Good luck on the first day of the spring semester, Tigers, Roos, Miners and Tritons! We look forward to seeing the great things you will accomplish.
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President Choi has been elected to the board of directors for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. @APLU_News allows public universities across the country to come together and address the most important challenges facing higher education umsystem.edu/ums/news/news_r…
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.@MIZ_MAUK7_ZOU voted 'Most Likely to be Governor' @GovJayNixon @GaryPinkel @bowtieger @MizzouFootball
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Our four university communities express our deepest condolences for the families and friends of those lost and injured in recent acts of violence, the latest in El Paso and Dayton this weekend.
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Effective on 3/23, no one will physically work on any of our universities unless requested to do so by an appropriate supervisor. This excludes MU Health Care and ongoing clinical operations. At this time, employees will be expected back to work on 4/13. umsystem.edu/president-blog/…
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We welcome Robin Wenneker and Greg Hoberock to the University of Missouri Board of Curators. They will be excellent additions to the Board, bringing a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives.
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We would like to thank @Mizzou alum Jim Fitterling for his generous contribution of $6 million to the NextGen Precision Health Institute. This transformative gift will support our systemwide NextGen Precision Health Initiative and have a lasting impact on Missouri and beyond.
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“This is a tremendous gift for higher education and economic development in Missouri. I’m grateful to Fred and June Kummer for their confidence in Chancellor Dehghani to lead the transformation at @MissouriSandT.” -President Choi
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On his official day of retirement, we thank Dr. David Russell for his many years as a public servant to our state and nation. His dedication to Missouri public #highered has made a lasting impression on thousands of students and all who were lucky enough to work alongside him.
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Congratulations to all of the students graduating from @umsl @Mizzou @MissouriSandT @UMKansasCity this weekend!
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The Missouri 100, one of our strongest advocacy groups, donated $5,000 to the food pantry at each of our four universities, allowing them to continue the critical work of nourishing those who need support during these challenging times.
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We congratulate graduates at @Mizzou, @UMKC, @MissouriSandT and @umsl who celebrated commencement this spring. We wish you all the best of luck and look forward to seeing what you will achieve in your careers.
ALT Missouri S&T commencement ceremony
ALT MU CAFNR commencement ceremony
ALT UMKC commencement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium.
ALT UMSL Commencement speaker Darrion Cockrell
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President Choi took @MizzouAthletics AD Sterk’s #tigertailchallenge and is passing it on to @DrewLock23 @MizzouBaseball coach @biesersr and @mizzou @ProvostRamchand! #MIZ
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“We’re taking another important step towards faster, safer, and more reliable on-demand transportation in Missouri. ” said President Choi during today’s event at @Mizzou announcing the Blue Ribbon Panel's report on the Hyperloop project.
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Thanks to #moleg for your work to pass our state budget last night. We deeply appreciate the $10M appropriation in HB 3 for the precision health initiative facility. It will serve as a catalyst for innovation, economic development, and improved health outcomes for our citizens.
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President Choi and Board Chair @JonSundvold were pleased to meet with the football team this morning to show their support. They especially look forward to watching the team #WinItRight during the upcoming season! #MIZ
"The entire state of Missouri is behind you."
The message from #Mizzou campus leadership this morning was clear.
#WinItRight #MakeItRight
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Board Chair @JonSundvold shares his theme for the year: Strength. He wants to ensure that the system and the four universities will act strongly and aligned together in all it does, starting with his leadership.
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The UM System is proud to have all four of our campuses, @Mizzou, @UMKansasCity, @MissouriSandT and @umsl, ranked among the ten "best value" colleges in the state of Missouri. Read more: kansascity.com/news/state/mi…
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In commemoration of Juneteenth, which has now been declared a federal holiday, University operations and classes will be canceled tomorrow, June 18th. Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. umurl.us/juneteenth
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Today, President Choi is testifying on behalf of the UM System in front of the House Subcommittee on Appropriations - Education. State funding helps us carry out our core mission and provide a significant return on Missouri's investment.
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President Choi now recognizes the 2021 @UMSL Presidential Awardee: Dr. Beth Huebner.
ALT UMSL Presidential Awardee Dr. Beth Huebner
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Congratulations to all of our graduates at @Mizzou, @UMKansasCity, @MissouriSandT and @UMSL who celebrated commencement this weekend. We're proud of your accomplishments and can't wait to see how your hard work will benefit Missouri and beyond!
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Today, the House and Senate Conference Committee approved HB 3 with a $10M appropriation to help fund our precision medicine initiative facility. Thanks to legislators for seeing the value this project will bring to the economy and health outcomes of our state. #moleg
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Thank you to all faculty at @Mizzou, @UMKC, @MissouriSandT, and @umsl who made a commitment this semester to reduce the cost of course materials for students by using affordable and open educational resources.
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On his second official day on the job as @UMKansasCity Chancellor, C. Mauli Agrawal celebrates #NationalSelfieDay with President Choi!
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We are excited to announce that Dr. @KristinSobolik has been appointed as chancellor for @umsl. Serving in the dual role of interim chancellor and provost, Dr. Sobolik has demonstrated a track record of supporting student success and retention at UMSL. umsystem.edu/president-blog/…
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The Board of Curators voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Mun Choi to serve as Interim @Mizzou Chancellor in addition to his role as UM System President. Dr. Choi will lead the university following Alexander Cartwright’s acceptance of a position at UCF. umsystem.edu/president-blog/…
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Curator Chatman nominates Jon Sundvold as Chair. Curator Steelman seconds nomination. Full board approves.
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The UM System offers condolences to the family and friends of Remington Williams, who passed away today. As the student representative to the UM Board of Curators, Williams was deeply committed to serving the students at the four UM System universities.
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Statement from University of Missouri leadership on Melissa Click umurl.us/ehS
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Professor Michael Bruening from @MissouriSandT shared his own twist on the popular song "I Will Survive" - a version for teachers having to move to online learning due to coronavirus. Check it out here: piped.video/watch?v=CCe5PaeA…
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On behalf of President Choi and the entire UM System, thanks to our dedicated elected officials for their support of HB 3, which includes an appropriation of $10M for our precision health initiative. #moleg @mizzou @umkansascity @missourisandt @umsl
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Thanks to our dedicated faculty at @Mizzou, @UMKansasCity, @MissouriSandT and @UMSL who worked to reduced the cost of course materials this semester. Your commitment to access and affordability is so important to our students!
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Congratulations to the inaugural class of the Presidential Engagement Fellows who will travel throughout the state to engage with Missouri citizens from the Bootheel to Atchison County #ShowMeUM #moleg #EngagingMissourians #moredetailstocomeinMarch!
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Thanks to @MissouriSenate for passing HB 3 with an appropriation of $10M to help fund our precision medicine initiative facility. This investment will positively impact the economy of our state and help us work toward improved health outcomes for all Missourians. #moleg
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Sending a special thank you to the faculty at @Mizzou, @UMKC, @MissouriSandT and @umsl who made a commitment to reducing the costs of course materials for our students this semester through Open Educational Resources (OER).
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President Choi, @Mizzou Chancellor Cartwright and @MUCVM Dean Henry were glad to host @coyotehillkids and families and Rep. @CheriMO44 to meet Truman and cheer on the Tigers during the @MizzouWBB game this afternoon!
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We are excited to welcome Marshall Stewart to this additional role and look forward to extending our outreach and engagement efforts!
Congrats to @MUExtension leader Marshall Stewart, who will now serve as chief engagement officer for the @umsystem! He now will lead outreach efforts for all four campuses!
🔗: bit.ly/StewartExt
ALT Marshall Stewart leading a discussion
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Thank you to the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation and the H & R Block Foundation. Your support will greatly benefit students as well as the state of Missouri!
This $20 million financial aid fund will be called the Bloch Family Scholarships and will help about 800 students realize their dreams of higher education over the next 9 years.
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President Choi, Jim Spain and Senator @calebrowden show support for our @Mizzou, @UMKansasCity, @MissouriSandT and @UMSL students at #UGRD19. Working alongside faculty mentors, their accomplishments lead to exciting innovations systemwide. #UGRD19
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Wishing each member of our University community all the best in this holiday season and in the year to come. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to excellence through innovation! @Mizzou @UMKansasCity @MissouriSandT @umsl
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Students, faculty and staff at @MissouriSandT are setting up 3-D printer farms across campus to 3-D print N95 masks and face shields to assist @PhelpsHealth1 in anticipation of a shortage of protective medical gear.
S&T students, faculty and staff are setting up 3-D printer farms across campus to 3-D print N95 masks and face shields for @PhelpsHealth1. There are currently no confirmed cases of #covıd19 at S&T or in Phelps County. #minersdigdeeper to #slowthespread of #coronavirus
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One last stop during Legislative Day for President Choi, Chancellor Cartwright and @MarshallStewart to catch up with @GovParsonMO and thank him for his service to our state continued support of higher education.
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Another weekend, another great cause. This morning, President Choi rappelled down Tiger Hotel to raise awareness and support for families in our community. Thank you @columbialoveinc for your commitment to serving those in need right here in Columbia.
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This Undergraduate Research Day, we're proud to have 57 students from @Mizzou, @UMKansasCity, @MissouriSandT and @umsl at the Missouri State Capitol to discuss the campus research in which they are involved. #UGRD18
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Thank you @ClifSmart for joining Pres. Choi in Jeff City for important budget conversations about MO public #highered including: restoration of funding for the core and high-demand projects like the Springfield Clinical Campus & engineering programs, and modification of SB389.
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Board Chair @DSteelmanLaw carries on the tradition of reading from a book on the University's history as he turns the reigns over to @JonSundvold as Board Chair officially on Jan. 1, 2019.
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Our University just launched the NextGen Precision Health Initiative and broke ground on a new research facility in Columbia. Learn more about this systemwide priority.
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ICYMI: Pres. Choi responds to @chronicle's, "A Dying Town" article about Kennett, MO and the links between educational disparities & health outcomes. He is committed to making a difference and believes #highered must do more to support MO citizens. columbiatribune.com/news/201…
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VP Mark McIntosh: Our annual appropriations from the state are approximately 400 million dollars a year, with a $5.4 billion impact. This means taxpayers receive a return on their investment of 13.5 to 1.
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President Choi wishes you continued happiness and prosperity
during this holiday season and in the year to come. Thank you for your continued support. #HappyHolidays
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The @Mizzou, @UMKansasCity, @MissouriSandT and @umsl mascots have all made an appearance in support of Legislative Day 2019, where multiple interactive exhibits showcase how the UM System universities, MU Extension and MU Health are #ServingMissourians. #ShowMeUM
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President Choi is proud to be cheering for the @MizzouFootball Tigers as they take on the Texas Longhorns in Houston for the @TexasBowl! Pictured here with Bill Caldwell, Jeri Doty, David and Lee Russell at the @MizzouAlumni tailgate! #MIZ #ShowMe #KeepItRollin
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Mark McIntosh presents @Mizzou's Bea Doheny with the President’s Award for Student Entrepreneur of the Year. Doheny, a student in @MizzouBusiness, launched online boutique @AstronoBEAds in 2016. Full release: umsystem.edu/stories/mu_stud…
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Senator @RoyBlunt has announced $24.8 million in federal funding that will launch a brand-new plant bioscience lab at @Mizzou in partnership with @USDA_ARS.
.@RoyBlunt has announced federal funding that will launch a brand-new plant bioscience lab at #Mizzou in partnership with @usda_ars. news.missouri.edu/2019/mu-to…
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Congratulations to all of our graduates from @Mizzou, @UMKansasCity, @MissouriSandT and @umsl. We are proud to celebrate your achievements!
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We are always inspired by the excellent work of faculty at @Mizzou, @UMKansasCity, @MissouriSandT and @UMSL. This year, we recognize twelve faculty members with the 2019 UM System President's Awards. Read about the awardees: umsystem.edu/stories/winners…
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The Board approved the Consent Agenda, including a naming opportunity to recognize Lucile Bluford and Gus T. Ridgel as part of the Dobbs Group Replacement project @Mizzou
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University of Missouri System leaders today announced the results of an economic impact study that found UM System and its four universities have a $6.5 billion economic impact on the state of Missouri. umsystem.edu/ums/news/news_r…
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The UM System and our universities are devastated to hear of the attack at our fellow institution of higher education, @UNCCharlotte. Our condolences to those affected by the violence and the entirety of the #UNCC community. #CharlotteStrong
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Today was the opening ceremony for the new Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation, which will share academic research from each of our four UM System universities with @MoDOT to maximize the impact of state-funded transportation research.
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Undergraduate Research Day had students from @Mizzou, @UMKansasCity, @MissouriSandT and @UMSL meeting with elected officials and sharing their exciting research innovations. Enhancing student success/outcomes are central to our commitment to excellence in higher ed. #UGRD19
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Today at @Mizzou, @SOMissouri announced a statewide partnership with #Mizzou, @MUHealth and the UM System. Our four universities already have deep ties to Special Olympics Missouri, and we look forward to seeing where this partnership will lead. news.missouri.edu/2019/speci…
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This morning's announcement of a $6.5 million investment in MU’s @cafnr Agricultural Research Centers network (@MUResearchCtr) will stimulate economic development across the state while delivering life-changing advancements to Missouri and the world.
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.@muhealth's Dr. Adam Beckett has been coordinating with his non-profit Global First Responder team to create respiratory protection chambers that keep health care workers from coming into contact with symptomatic patients. Read more: umsystem.edu/stories/fightin…
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Congratulations to these faculty members at @Mizzou, @UMKC, @MissouriSandT and @UMSL for their awards and achievements!
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Biomedical engineering (BME) is one of the fastest growing sectors of industry nationally and in Missouri, and was recently ranked #1 by Forbes in its “Most Valuable College Majors” based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data. @Mizzou @mizzouengineer
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An exciting morning in Columbia as @muhealth administered their first COVID-19 vaccination and continues to be a part of the worldwide effort in stopping the spread of the virus during the pandemic.
The first COVID-19 vaccination has been administered here at MU Health Care to pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Christelle Ilboudo. This is an exciting step on the path to controlling the coronavirus pandemic.
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That's a wrap! Thanks to our legislators for coming to learn more about the value @Mizzou @UMKansasCity @MissouriSandT @umsl @MUExtension & @muhealth bring to our communities #ShowMeUM #moleg
We owe it to Missourians to share how we can improve their lives through our research!
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Today, university leaders and scholars shared updates with Missouri 100 members on campus strategic initiatives, innovative research and the NextGen Precision Health Initiative. We appreciate their continued support of the important work happening systemwide. #MissouriSolutions
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We exist to teach, do research, serve and boost the economic vitality of Missouri -Mike Middleton #UMLegislativeDay
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The Board approves a resolution in appreciation of @MizzouIdiversity and UM System Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Kevin McDonald for his work in laying the foundation of the Inclusive Excellence Framework and more. Thanks a million, Kevin!
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News Release: Statement from UM System President regarding reversal of ICE rule - umsystem.edu/ums/news/news_r… @Mizzou @UMKC @MissouriSandT @umsl
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President Choi just announced the latest affordability initiative, a partnership with @CengageLearning, which will save UM System students hundreds of dollars a semester.
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Proud of the innovation that occurs at all four of our universities @mizzou @UMKansasCity @MissouriSandT @umsl
The UM System continues to rank among top universities for U.S. patents - read more about how the System is stoking economic development in Missouri and beyond via @comissourian
#MizzouResearch @UMSystem @Mizzou @AcadofInventors
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