Impact Stories

Groundbreaking ceremony

Historic $50 million gift powers Payne Energy Innovation Center at Mizzou

David Payne’s support will also transform electrical engineering and computer science while accelerating Mizzou’s leadership in energy innovation.

September 4, 2026

Fireworks in front of Jesse Hall

A day to remember: Scenes from Mizzou’s historic celebration

University marks a $50 million gift; Energy Innovation Center groundbreaking; stadium renovations; and $1.1 billion raised.

September 3, 2026

FLowers in front of the Columns and Jesse Hall

$1.1 billion and roaring: Mizzou powers toward record $2 billion goal

Power the Roar surpasses the halfway mark in the most ambitious fundraising campaign in Mizzou history.

August 28, 2026

Theresa Pitts interacting with a large screen

Teresa Pitts named inaugural Davisson Faculty Scholar

When Bea Davisson set out to honor her parents’ legacy, she created an opportunity that will advance research and training in the Mizzou College of Health Sciences.

July 29, 2026

The Jesse Hall Dome and the top of the Columns

The Big Idea: How a bold campaign can make history

University of Missouri Advancement Vice Chancellor Chris Smith emphasizes the power of participation in reaching fundraising goals in US News and World Report.

June 18, 2026

President Mun Choi, Barbara Bush, Leonard Bush and College of Health Sciences Dean Kristofer Hagglund. The Bushes have pledged $5.3 million from their estate to the University of Missouri’s College of Health Sciences. The money will support scholarships for students with financial need, an endowed professorship and an unrestricted support fund for the dean.

Couple leaves a legacy gift

Leonard and Barbara Bush have pledged $5.3 million from their estate to the University of Missouri’s College of Health Sciences.

June 18, 2026

Patty and Robert Hummel

Changing lives through scholarships

Through their foundation's scholarship giving, Patty and Robert Hummel's generosity is opening doors for Mizzou students. Hear how their gift is helping students pursue their education and build brighter futures.

May 7, 2026

Charlotte Cicero sitting at a news desk in front of a screen displaying the KOMU logo

Investing in the next generation of storytelling

How the McKenzie family’s philanthropy is shaping future journalists at Mizzou.

May 5, 2026

Mizzou Giving Day logo surrounded by images of students and faculty on campus.

Mizzou Giving Day surpasses 3,000 gifts for student success and statewide impact

Twenty-four-hour surge of philanthropy supports scholarships, research and Missouri communities.

March 13, 2026

Paul and Lynn Vogel stand with their family outside the end zone of Faurot Field with a packed stadium behind them.

Mizzou Athletics receives transformative gift from Paul and Lynn Ann Vogel

A $3 million gift from the Power the Roar co-chairs will accelerate Mizzou Athletics’ competitive excellence and fund an exclusive donor lounge in Mizzou Arena.

February 4, 2026