Corporate Relations
The Corporate Relations staff serves as a liaison between the University of Missouri-Columbia and corporations. For many companies, our office is the first point of entry into the University community.Corporate Relations helps companies identify areas of need and interest; establish and develop relationships between the company and University faculty, researchers, students and staff; and build a partnership based on mutually beneficial opportunities.
Business and industry have played a significant role at MU for decades through generous philanthropic support. They also provide opportunities for students and faculty through post-graduate employment, internships, faculty grants and sponsored research.
In return for their support, corporations gain many competitive advantages, such as:
- Strengthening ties to the state's premier land-grant research university.
- Supporting and accessing pertinent research.
- Working with Mizzou's students and faculty.
- Enhancing their public image.
- Playing a leading role in the state's economic development.
- Having a head start in attracting Mizzou's talented, diverse and leadership-ready graduates to their workforce.
For more information:
- Opportunities for Involvement
- Corporate Alliances
- Corporations with Gift-Matching Programs
- Corporate Committee