This week, there was a lot of back-and-forth around federal funding and research operations, and here’s what you need to know. On January 27, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo saying that many federal agencies needed to temporarily pause certain grant programs. The idea was to review programs in light of…
The Kummer Missouri S&T Foundation Board of Directors will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, January 30, and Friday, January 31. Board members will review key topics, including updates on capital projects, enrollment strategies, and the financial report. The meeting will kick off with a reception and working dinner on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Fred…
We are proud to announce that the Missouri S&T-led Critical Minerals and Materials for Advanced Energy (CM2AE) Tech Hub has been awarded $28.5 million in implementation funds from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). These funds, provided through the CHIPS and Science Act, will support the construction of an 18,000-square-foot test-bed facility…
The Marketing and Communications team has been working on a minor refresh of the Missouri S&T website. These updates are designed to enhance usability and improve the overall experience for our users and perspective students. You can preview the expected changes and explore the development site at https://www-dev.mst.edu/. We value your input! Please feel free…
We are excited to announce that WittKieffer has been selected as the search firm for the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. This firm was selected by the search committee, with input from the UM System. Below is a brief outline of the search timeline (subject to change): Key Milestones: Stay tuned for…
Faculty, staff, and stakeholders will meet Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Kummer Board Room for the Strategic Plan Grand Challenges Six-Month Follow-Up Meeting. This meeting builds upon the initial Strategic Plan Grand Challenges discussion held on June 4, 2024, at the Sinquefield Lake and Gardens, where the grand…
Missouri S&T is making significant progress toward the implementation of Stellic, an innovative platform designed to empower students with tools to build their degree plans, track progress, and visualize academic outcomes. Robin Gore, Vice Chancellor for Student Success, shared an update on the Stellic implementation timeline this week. Currently, IT is vetting Stellic’s security system,…
The search for Missouri S&T’s next Provost is officially underway. We are pleased to announce that the members of the Provost Search Committee represent a diverse cross-section of our campus community. This committee will bring together a wide range of perspectives, ensuring the process reflects the values and priorities of Missouri S&T. Provost Search Committee…
The search for Missouri S&T’s next Provost will officially begin next week. This marks the start of an important process to identify a visionary leader who will help shape the future of our university. The search committee will be co-chaired by Sue Simmons, Trustee and Kummer Missouri S&T Foundation Board Member, and Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Vice…
This week marks the invitation to submit preliminary proposals for the 2026 MoExcels Workforce Initiative, focusing on high-level project ideas rather than full project plans. The MoExcels Initiative, led by the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD), is dedicated to expanding employer-driven education and training programs, with the goal of significantly enhancing…