Mizzou Academy and The Missouri Health Care Association (MHCA) have entered a partnership to support online training development for healthcare professionals. In the first year of this partnership, the two organizations will focus on Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Technician (CMT) training for adult learners. “MHCA is excited to enter this partnership to […]

The Mizzou Academy team is proud to announce continued accreditation recognition by Cognia.

The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) was the first U.S. nonprofit learning association to support distance learning research, development, and practice in all areas of education, training, and communications. Its founding in 1987 marked an important milestone for leaders in distance education. Around the same time, Mizzou Academy was in the early stages of […]

Mizzou Academy has established two needs-based scholarship opportunities to expand access to online coursework for high school students in the United States. “This week, we are thrilled to announce a new scholarship program!” said Executive Director Kathryn Fishman-Weaver. “This needs-based program directly aligns with our core values of access and inclusion.”   Alicia Bixby, school counselor […]

The Mizzou Academy team recently packed over 1,000 lbs of rice at the Food Bank. Mizzou Academy Serves Several years ago, our Executive Director, Dr. Kathryn Fishman-Weaver started Mizzou Academy Serves. “We teach young people that they are never too young to make a difference and that no act of kindness, generosity, or service is […]

Gayeon Lee traveled over 6,000 miles from South Korea to attend her high school graduation ceremony. As a Mizzou Academy student, Lee has completed her coursework online through the University of Missouri High School. During her studies, she received the Global Challenger Scholarship for academic excellence. She is already attending Busan University of Foreign Studies […]

This story announces an exciting collaboration between two educational entities in Brazil and the United States. On Friday, May 17, 2024, the University of Missouri established an important collaboration with Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM), an esteemed Business College and higher education leader in Brazil in the fields of Communication, Marketing, Consumer Management, […]

“A total solar eclipse is often a once-in-a-lifetime event,” wrote Ericca Thornhill, in our weekly school newsletter the morning of the eclipse. “If your skies are clear, you will be able to see the sun’s corona, where the prominences and flares that make up our sun’s active surface occur. You might also notice night animals […]

The College of Education and Human Development’s 56th annual awards ceremony recognized the achievements of faculty, staff, students, and alumni who have made outstanding contributions to the College. Among the honorees was our own Stephanie Walter, Director of Teaching and Learning. On March 8, 2024, Stephanie Walter received our College’s award for Outstanding Engagement and […]

Roundtable Dialogue Robert Garner marveled at the courage and excitement of a group of 10-year-olds “standing up there [in front of the class] and presenting in English. This is what it’s about,” he said. “They’re taking risks. Learning how to do it. Yes, there are ‘big’ successes,” he continued, “but it’s the daily things that […]