Kummer Institute

Two student teams tie for first in S&T’s Startup Challenge 

Posted by on November 25, 2025

For the first time, two student teams were the winners at Missouri S&T’s Startup Challenge on Nov. 17, splitting the scholarship prizes.  Sponsored by Kummer Student Programs and Career Opportunities and Employer Relations, this challenge gives students a chance to present a business concept to a panel of judges with entrepreneurial experience.  Winning teams  First […]

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Entrepreneurs inspire Kummer Vanguard Scholars: Advice from 3 innovators

Posted by on October 17, 2025

Every entrepreneur has a first step. For the Missouri S&T Kummer Vanguard Scholars, that comes from hearing directly from innovators who turned ideas into successful businesses. 

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Steering success: Meet the student leaders of Kummer Vanguard Scholars

Posted by on October 13, 2025

When new Missouri S&T students who are Kummer Vanguard Scholars come to campus, they aren’t just joining another scholarship program. They’re stepping into a large student group that challenges them to enhance S&T, lead others and get involved.

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Kummer Vanguard Scholars discuss program’s lasting impact

Posted by on October 13, 2025

We asked four Kummer Vanguard Scholars to share how the program has shaped their experiences at S&T and is preparing them for future success. Here’s what they said:

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Kummer I&E Fellows welcomes new program manager

Posted by on October 13, 2025

The Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Doctoral Fellows program welcomes Fernando Chavez as the new program manager.

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How a St. Louis couple’s $300 million gift has transformed Missouri S&T  

Posted by on October 10, 2025

The following opinion piece by Dr. Richard K. Brow, executive director of operations for the Kummer Institute for Student Success, Research and Economic Development, was published in the St. Louis Business Journal.

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24 hours, big ideas: Students shine in Campus Impact Challenge  

Posted by on October 2, 2025

Five Missouri S&T students turned 24 hours into a winning idea during the Campus Impact Challenge Sept. 12-13, hosted by Kummer Student Programs. 

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Missouri S&T to celebrate five years of impact on Kummer Day

Posted by on September 23, 2025

Missouri S&T will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Fred and June Kummer’s $300 million gift during Kummer Day on Thursday, Oct. 9, on the university’s campus in Rolla, showcasing its transformative impact on campus and the community.

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Missouri S&T awarded five-year $19.8 million grant to lead Center for Chemical Innovation

Posted by on August 14, 2025

Missouri S&T has been awarded a $19.8 million collaborative agreement to renew the National Science Foundation’s Center for Synthetic Organic Electrochemistry. This chemical innovation center will be led by Missouri S&T’s chemistry department and the university will partner with 13 additional institutions on the grant.

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Missouri S&T leader joins InvestMidwest board 

Posted by on August 13, 2025

Christine Karslake, associate vice chancellor for innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialization at Missouri S&T, has been named a member of the InvestMidwest advisory board.   

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