We are dedicated to teaching critical thinking and creativity, giving students opportunities to explore their strengths and passions. We are committed to researching the challenges we face to find evidence-based solutions and to enriching the world through creative work. We have a range of expertise that ignites ideas into reality and where experiential learning and creativity flourish. What can you do to help? Find what ignites your passion for Mizzou and make your gift today.
Open Minds Initiative (Truman School Student Experience Fund)
The Open Minds Initiative sponsors courses, events, and scholarship to foster a vibrant academic environment where the free exchange of ideas, intellectual pluralism, and civil discourse are celebrated as essential pillars of education. Students participate in civil dialogue, attend community events with thought-provoking speakers, and learn new skills to engage civilly and skillfully with others. Your gift helps us deliver on the promise of higher education, bridge ideological differences, and strengthen democratic values on campus and beyond.
Summer Research Exposure Program (A&S High Impact Research & Creativity)
The Summer Research Exposure Program pairs undergraduate students with faculty to engage in research and creative activities across A&S. Through this program, students become part of research that spurs curiosity, collaboration, and discovery. They use these experiences to enhance their classroom learning and build skills for their careers and advancing their educations. Support undergraduate student research with your gift.
Mizzou Arts
Fuel the creative work of our students and faculty with a gift to Mizzou Arts. Your gift enhances the transformative power of the arts through student experiences and career development, community engagements and performances, and collaborative creativity. By empowering artistic expression and problem solving, you inspire innovative creations that make a lasting impact.
Deans Fund for Excellence (A&S Development Gifts Fund)
Help A&S invest in our students, instructors, research, creative work, and community engagement through the Dean’s Fund for Excellence. With your support, A&S can strategically support our key areas of growth, including converging collaborative research. This year, A&S invested in research centers that power big ideas and discovery at Mizzou. Your gift can further our success.
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