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Missouri S&T MBA program among nation’s best, U.S. News & World Report says
Missouri S&T has long been known for the quality of its engineering and science programs. Now, it is making a name for itself in business education. For the first time since the university began offering business degrees 20 years ago, Missouri S&T has made U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of “Best Business Schools” […]
Read More »Georgia Tech leader Dr. Colin Potts named Missouri S&T’s new provost
Dr. Colin Potts, vice provost for undergraduate education and professor of interactive computing at Georgia Institute of Technology, will become provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at Missouri S&T effective June 1. “Dr. Potts is a dynamic and effective leader who brings an exceptional record of academic and administrative experience to S&T,” says […]
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Kummer Institute establishes endowed department chair
The founding of the Kummer Institute for Student Success, Research and Economic Development in October 2020 has led to the creation of an endowed chair in mathematics and statistics. The search for the first Fred and June Kummer Endowed Department Chair of Mathematics and Statistics is underway with applications due by Feb. 14, 2021. The […]
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Entrepreneurial STEM students wanted for new Ph.D. program
Powered by a $300 million gift to strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation in the STEM fields, Missouri University of Science and Technology has established a new Ph.D. fellowship program for innovation-minded students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. The new Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Doctoral Fellows Program provides 12-month […]
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2020 in the news: unprecedented in many ways
It’s become a cliche to refer to all things 2020 as “unprecedented.” But for Missouri S&T, that phrase holds true this year — and not just because of the pandemic. Several firsts — including a milestone anniversary, groundbreaking gifts, a Miner in the NFL and of course our response to COVID-19 — top our list […]
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New Kummer Vanguard Scholarships designed to draw more STEM students to S&T
High school seniors interested in pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) programs next fall now have a new scholarship program to support their efforts. The new Kummer Vanguard Scholars program at Missouri University of Science and Technology provides annual scholarships between $1,000 and $3,000 for four years to qualified and deserving students. […]
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Missouri S&T’s Chem-E-Car earns third in international competition
The Missouri S&T Chem-E-Car Design Team’s entry into the recent American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Chem-E-Car Competition earned third place while competing against schools from around the United States.
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Missouri S&T chancellor’s State of the University address rescheduled to Nov. 5
Missouri S&T Chancellor Mo Dehghani’s second State of the University address to the campus and community has been rescheduled to 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, Nov. 5, on Zoom. The event is free and open to the public. Dehghani plans to discuss how two recent donations to the university will help shape Missouri S&T as a “destination […]
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Missouri S&T receives $300 million gift from June and Fred Kummer
“Transformative” donation is the largest ever in higher education in Missouri; boost also foreseen for local and state economies In the largest single gift in the history of Missouri higher education, St. Louis businessman Fred Kummer and his wife June have donated $300 million to a foundation that will support Missouri S&T, the university announced […]
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Missouri S&T to host virtual Homecoming celebration as part of 150th anniversary kickoff
Missouri S&T students, faculty, friends and family will be able to participate in a trivia contest, tune in to a live author discussion, dedicate a new laboratory and take part in the official kickoff of the university’s 150th anniversary celebration, all from the comfort of their own homes this October during the university’s Homecoming 2020 celebration.
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Sports Headlines
- Will Beckham Named ABCA All-Defensive for Midwest Region
- Benjamin Earns PING All-America Honorable Mention Honors
- Three Men's Soccer Student-Athletes Win Missouri State Cup Championship
- Benjamin and Komyati both Collect CSC Academic All-District Honors
- Four from Men's Volleyball Named Academic All-District