The Flagship of the Future
As a comprehensive research university, we are privileged to extend our research, learning, engagement and economic development beyond our campus. Our mission starts here but our impact is global.
Our plan embodies our commitment to our students, faculty, staff, alumni and the larger community. In this commitment is our recognition that while we are the University of Missouri, we are really the University for Missouri.
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Student Success
Students at the University of Missouri are the core of our institution and our future. We are dedicated to their success at MU and beyond.
II
Research and Creative Works
The University of Missouri is a premier research institution with faculty, staff and students creating and discovering new technologies, arts, media content and publications every day that transform the lives of Missourians and citizens of the globe.
III
Engagement and Outreach
MU demonstrates excellence in engagement and outreach through activities and initiatives conducted by colleges, schools, units and as part of the University of Missouri System.
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Inclusive Excellence
MU has adopted an Inclusive Excellence model, which hinges on a cohesive, coherent and collaborative integration of diversity, inclusion and equity into MU’s pursuit of excellence.
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Planning, Operations and Stewardship
Transparency will help us be the stable, trusted university that Missouri deserves. At MU, we want to continue to be good stewards in every sense of the phrase.
Updates from the Plan
UM System Strategic Priorities
The University of Missouri System comprises four academic research institutions united in a common vision of excellence, with each maintaining its unique heritage and attributes.
UM System Strategic Investments
At his 2018 State of the University Address, President Choi announced up to $260M in strategic investments to support financially viable, mission-centric projects that will offer a positive return on investment and help the University move toward excellence.
Strategic Planning
Follow through for links to the strategic plans for all four UM campuses.