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Missouri S&T to Begin Provost Search

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…

2026 MoExcels Proposal Submissions Now Open

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…

Kummer Missouri S&T Foundation Board of Directors Partially Endorses $112M of the $200M Funding for Proposed Bioplex Project

We are pleased to announce that the Kummer Missouri S&T Foundation Board of Directors has voted to approve financial support of up to $112 million for the proposed Missouri S&T Bioplex facility and the overall Bio Innovation Initiative. While this is an exciting and critical step in advancing Missouri S&T’s leadership in life sciences and…

Kummer Foundation Board to Meet

The Kummer Institute Foundation Board of Directors will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, October 24, and Friday, October 25. Board members will review key topics, including updates on capital projects, the Bioplex initiative, and the financial report for the first quarter of FY25. The meeting will kick off with a reception and working dinner…

BioPlex Committee Finalizes Architect Selection

Bioplex Project Progress Please note: The current design for the Bioplex is still a conceptual phase, based on the selected designer’s bid to secure the project, and is subject to change as the project progresses. Powerpoint: Bioplex Building Program and Exterior Architecural Concept We are excited to share updates on the Bioplex facility, a major…