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UMKC secures $160M from @NSF, the largest research award in Missouri history, to advance onshoring and innovation of critical materials that power batteries, aircraft engine parts, semiconductors, medical devices and more. 260+ partners. 10K jobs. $17B impact for KC. Learn more about Critical Materials Crossroads Engine, the initiative that’s rebuilding America’s critical materials industry on U.S. soil and opening clear pathways to high-demand careers and innovation-driven entrepreneurship: umkc.edu/news/posts/202…

In a landmark award, the @NSF selected the UM System's Critical Materials Crossroads for its Regional Innovation Engines program. With up to $160 million in funding, the partnership will strengthen national security and energy independence. Read more: brnw.ch/21x486D

UM System leaders expressed their thanks after Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the FY 2027 budget bills into law Tuesday. The System will receive just over $522 million in core funding to support programs and initiatives across the state. Read more: brnw.ch/21x3Nrg

The Board of Curators meeting has adjourned. President Choi and Chair Graves will hold a press conference at approximately 12:45 p.m.

Richard Barohn is now providing an update on the Medical School Program on Springfield's campus.

Chief Audit and Compliance Officer Jim Grimes is presenting his Internal Audit, Compliance and Ethics 2026 Annual Report.

Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations Ryan Rapp is presenting an update on the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget.

President Choi ends the President's Report by welcoming new leadership appointments to the UM System.

President Choi thanks both Jim Spain and Richard Barohn for their time in leadership positions at @Mizzou. Dr. Spain is retiring in September, and Dr. Barohn will return to his faculty position in Neurology to focus on research, clinical care, teaching and scholarly activity.

Compared to peer institutions, the UM System is maintaining strong enrollment rates. President Choi shares how full-time enrollment has shifted since 2019 among several four-year public universities.

President Choi is now providing updates on admissions across the UM System.

President Choi thanks the UM System's state partners and provides an update on state funding.

President Choi applauds @NSF Graduate Fellows across the UM System. These fellowships are for outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time, research-based masters and doctoral degrees in STEM.

President Choi celebrates the UM System's recent ranking among the top 100 U.S. institutions for patents.

President Choi congratulates the @MissouriSAndT Mars Rover Design Team that won the University Rover Challenge for the second consecutive year, defeating 35 teams from across the country and around the world. The UM System continues to produce leaders in every field.

President Choi opens the President’s Report by celebrating more than 7,300 graduates from UM System Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies—marking the start of their journeys as the next generation of leaders, innovators and professionals.

Chair Graves closes by celebrating the UM System’s strong presence at the Missouri State Fair — connecting with Missourians and showcasing the impact of our four universities across the state.

Chair Graves announces two exciting facility expansions from across the UM System: @UMSL's Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center, and @UMKC's Atterbury Student Success Center.

Read more: showme.missouri.edu/2026/mizzou-ex…

The UM System's reach spans Missouri, including Greene County. That reach expanded yesterday with a new facility in Springfield, which will house @Mizzou’s School of Medicine Springfield Campus, more than doubling the number of medical students the university trains in the area.

Chair Graves celebrates the momentum behind two transformative @Mizzou projects: the Memorial Stadium Centennial Project and the Energy Innovation Center—investments that are shaping the future of our campus and state.