June 2, 2026
Small nudges, big impact in math classrooms
An NSF-funded project led by Mizzou researcher Sam Otten is helping math teachers strengthen instruction through simple, research-based teaching strategies that are easy to implement and designed to make a meaningful difference for students.
May 26, 2026
Driven to Give Back: Taylor DeMint honored with Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow Award
Recent graduate Taylor DeMint was recognized with the Missouri Teacher Leader of Tomorrow Award for her dedication to students, leadership in the classroom and commitment to serving the community that helped shape her.
May 19, 2026
Lifelong learners: Staff members share how Mizzou is helping further their education
Meet University of Missouri staff members who are pursuing degrees in their spare time. At the University of Missouri, education is a lifelong pursuit that extends beyond students. Mizzou encourages staff members to take advantage of its first-rate academic programs by offering support and resources that allow them to continue their education. Meet some of Mizzou’s employees who are using off-work time to complete degrees at every level.
May 19, 2026
High-fives, hard work and hope at the Pre-ETS Job Olympics
High-fives and hard work defined Missouri’s first Pre-ETS Statewide Job Olympics, where 156 students showcased the workplace skills they have built all year. The event celebrated confidence, growth and the path to future careers as students demonstrated their abilities and cheered each other on.
May 19, 2026
Annual Hook Center Assembly brings leaders together to advance Missouri’s public schools
Educational leaders from across Missouri gathered at the University of Missouri on February 28, 2026 for the annual Hook Center Assembly, a day focused on strengthening public education through collaboration and leadership.
May 17, 2026
Mizzou Made: Honoring May 2026 graduates
A total of 485 students from the University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development were recognized during May commencement ceremonies, celebrating graduates prepared to serve, lead and make an impact in communities across Missouri and beyond.
May 12, 2026
From heart transplant to trained child life specialist, student finds her beat at Mizzou
Ella Morrissey arrived at the University of Missouri determined to make up for lost time. After a heart transplant her senior year of high school, she was ready to say yes to the opportunities and everyday moments she missed growing up with heart disease.
May 11, 2026
A future educator in the making: Thomas Skiendziel
From tutoring first graders to leading his own classroom, Thomas Skiendziel’s Mizzou experience shaped him into a confident future educator. Now a graduating senior, he’s ready to bring his passion for learning to a third‑grade classroom.
May 10, 2026
Leading with purpose: Nathaniel Brinkley
As a graduate student in the University of Missouri’s Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis program, Nathaniel Brinkley has focused on how strong school culture, intentional leadership and supportive systems can help both students and educators succeed.
May 7, 2026
Ready for the classroom: Sydney Rushing builds confidence through experience
Rushing, a senior in the University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development, is completing her elementary student‑teaching internship in a fourth‑grade classroom at Madison Crossing Elementary School in Mississippi.