Throughout its history, the 91Ï㽶¶ÌÊÓƵ System has been the state's partner in the education of Missouri's citizens and the growth of its economy.
The 91Ï㽶¶ÌÊÓƵ was established as the first public university west of the Mississippi River in 1839. Built by proud Missouri citizens determined to leave a legacy for their children and the generations to come, the 91Ï㽶¶ÌÊÓƵ System grew from the very roots of the state.
Today, the 91Ï㽶¶ÌÊÓƵ System is one of the nation's largest higher education institutions, with more than 75,000 students on four campuses and an Extension program with activities in every county of the state. The university continues to impact Missouri and its citizens in every county, every day.
Campuses
Campuses
As our flagship campus, the was founded in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi River.
Founded in 1870 as Missouri School of Mines, in Rolla is one of the nation's top technological research universities.
Chartered as the University of Kansas City in 1929, the joined the UM System in 1963. It is one of few in the nation to have all four major health science schools: medicine, nursing, pharmacy and dentistry In campus.
Also founded in 1963, the is the largest university in the St. Louis region and third largest in Missouri.
Research Parks & Business Incubators
Research Parks & Business Incubators
The 91Ï㽶¶ÌÊÓƵ System has a statewide network of research parks and business incubators, each designed to help faculty, entrepreneurs and businesses collaborate to move innovative research to the marketplace. Because of the university’s research parks and incubators, startups and businesses across Missouri have access to innovative intellectual resources, a high-performance computing center, medical and advanced technology specialized facilities, cutting-edge plant science research, and much more.
Missouri Agricultural Experiment Stations
Missouri Agricultural Experiment Stations
, sponsored by Mizzou’s , conducts research in agriculture, forestry, animal science and natural resources at farms, laboratories and forests throughout the state.
Health Centers & Affiliates
91Ï㽶¶ÌÊÓƵ Health, the state’s only public academic health system, is comprised of MU Health Care, the School of Medicine, Sinclair School of Nursing and College of Health Sciences. Together, they offer health education paths, including pre-medicine, medicine, nursing, psychology and the allied health professions.
, the clinical enterprise, offers a full spectrum of care, ranging from primary care to highly specialized, multidisciplinary treatment for patients with the most complex medical conditions. Committed to collaboration, research and innovation, MU Health Care has more than 8,000 physicians, nurses and health care professionals in over 80 specialties working together to give patients seamless care with the most advanced treatments and safest procedures. Serving more than 350,000 patients each year from Missouri’s 114 counties and beyond, MU Health Care facilities include Capital Region Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Keene Street Medical Center, the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Missouri Psychiatric Center and University Hospital, as well as more than 80 quick care, urgent care, primary care and specialty clinic locations. As one of only two tier-one safety net hospitals in the state, MU Health Care provides millions of dollars in uncompensated and charity care each year.
The 91Ï㽶¶ÌÊÓƵ System (UM System) helps to deliver health care throughout Missouri. Some examples include UMSL’s , which provides eye care to thousands of children and adults. Residents in rural Missouri have access to MU Health Care’s mobile mammography unit, which visits more than a dozen communities quarterly. And in Kansas City—home to the state’s only dental school—underserved children and adults receive dental care through Partnership for Smiles.
In addition, the UM System is a leader in the adoption of medical technology. The (MTN) provides individuals with limited health care access, especially rural residents, with access to MU Health Care’s wealth of specialists. Show-Me ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), a program through MTN, uses videoconferencing to connect interdisciplinary teams of experts with primary care clinicians and other professionals, primarily in health care professional shortage areas in rural Missouri. They collaborate in interactive case-based learning to develop advanced skills and best practices, which improves patient care access, quality and efficiency.
As one of only six public universities in the country with schools or colleges of medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, engineering, arts and science, law and a powerful research reactor — all on one campus — Mizzou is uniquely positioned to meet the challenges of precision health. NextGen Precision Health investigators are dedicated to delivering the next generation of personalized health care solutions. Combining our collective expertise and world-class resources allows Mizzou researchers to effectively analyze and develop solutions to our critical health challenges and deliver treatments with access for all, improving the lives of people living in urban, rural and remote communities.
Our position is further strengthened by the Alliance for Precision Health, a partnership between Siemens Healthineers and the UM System — including all four universities, and MU Health Care — that is transforming the way health care is delivered in Missouri and beyond and preparing the clinical and engineering workforce of the future. Siemens Healthineers' expertise optimizes operations within hospitals and clinics through digital health tools that give clinicians access to timely, meaningful, actionable data.
Telehealth Network
Through the advanced technology of the , clinical expertise is made available in underserved areas throughout Missouri.
Telehealth is a means of delivering medical information and health care through the use of telecommunication technologies. Through videoconferencing, a patient can have a live, real-time interaction with a clinician, almost as if they are in the same room. The clinician is able to obtain sufficient examinations of patients by questioning them about their symptoms, and by using electronic diagnostic equipment and other peripheral cameras.
The Missouri Telehealth Network began in 1994 as a 10-site network; today, there are over 200 endpoints in 56 Missouri counties.
MOREnet Member Sites
Organized as a membership consortium in 1991, the operates as a department within the 91Ï㽶¶ÌÊÓƵ System. In addition to managing and maintaining a robust and secure statewide fiber network, including connecting all four of the UM System campuses, MOREnet explores and provides technology solutions that enable innovation and opportunity to more than 700 Missouri community anchor institutions (K-12 schools, colleges and universities, public libraries, nonprofits and more).
While providing technical services including cybersecurity, network consulting, technical support, hosted and managed applications, professional development and access to a number of online resources, MOREnet actively researches emerging technologies to benefit consortium members and create a higher quality of life for all Missourians.
Small Business Development Centers
The UM System has the resources and expertise to move small businesses forward and help owners succeed. Sponsored by 91Ï㽶¶ÌÊÓƵ Extension, support businesses at every stage of their lifecycle with expert guidance, confidential one-on-one counseling, and statewide accessibility. Its specialists provide assistance in areas such as management, marketing, technology commercialization, and exporting, helping companies innovate, grow, and reach global markets. By fostering business development through advising, training, and specialized services, the Missouri SBDC strengthens local economies and contributes to job creation across the state.
91Ï㽶¶ÌÊÓƵ Extension
91Ï㽶¶ÌÊÓƵ Extension
MU Extension is Missouri’s trusted partner, delivering the knowledge and resources people need to strengthen themselves, their families, their businesses, and their communities. What sets MU Extension apart is its commitment to research-based programs designed specifically for Missourians, offering practical, accessible solutions in areas ranging from agricultural innovation and health to youth development and small business support.
As the vital link between the 91Ï㽶¶ÌÊÓƵ System’s proven research and the state’s 6.2 million residents, MU Extension works alongside state and local partners to address real-world challenges in agriculture, workforce development, healthy aging, youth development (4-H) community development, and overall well-being. Its , including the , the , and expand access to lifelong learning and professional advancement.
With faculty and staff serving all 114 counties and the city of St. Louis, MU Extension empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and develops leaders. True to its land-grant mission, MU Extension improves lives and creates opportunities for all Missourians.
