Impact Stories

Aerial view of Mizzou’s iconic columns and Jesse Hall

Mizzou Launches Historic Campaign to Address Global Challenges and Improve Lives

Power the Roar unites alumni and supporters in pursuit of the university’s most ambitious fundraising campaign.

September 5, 2025

Students running through the columns on the quad at Mizzou

This is Our Roar

Celebrate the spirit of Mizzou as we come together to drive impact, inspire change and launch our biggest campaign yet.

September 4, 2025

Jeremy Maclin stands in the middle of the halls of Kirkwood High School’s athletic training facility

Jeremy Maclin: Leading the Next Generation on and off the Field

After nine years in the NFL, Mizzou All-American Jeremy Maclin returned to his roots, shaping young athletes and redefining what it means to win.

September 4, 2025

Justin Keay stands in the midst of waist-high tomato plants in a high tunnel greenhouse

How MU Extension Strengthens Farmers and Communities

Justin Keay helps small fruit and vegetable farms thrive, ensuring Missouri’s food system stays strong and sustainable for everyone.

September 4, 2025

Kerry McBee-Black poses with two other students in a sewing workroom between dress forms covered in student-designed Mizzou sweatshirts

Mizzou’s Hands-on Approach to Educating Future Leaders

At Mizzou, students in textile and apparel management don’t just design — they step into the consumer’s shoes, learning leadership and market insight from the ground up.

September 4, 2025

A group of researchers and Bill Buttlar stand in an engineering workshop that is filled with equipment and supplies stacked on shelves

Mizzou Engineers Roll Out Greener, Longer-Lasting Asphalt

Bill Buttlar and his team are transforming roads with recycled materials, making asphalt more durable, cost-effective, and sustainable for a better-built world.

September 4, 2025

A group of researchers wearing protective glasses and lab coats pose for a portrait in between research benches filled with glassware and equipment

Redefining the Cancer Fight With Precision Treatment

From the research lab to patient trials, Mizzou researchers, including Carolyn Anderson, are pioneering new ways to identify and treat cancer.

September 3, 2025