Impact Stories

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

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

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

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

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 help educate 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