Schools News
Laird Veatch named University of Missouri director of athletics
University of Missouri officials have announced the appointment of Laird Veatch as the new director of athletics for Mizzou, effective May 1, 2024. Veatch, who currently serves as the director of athletics at the University of Memphis, has been praised for his leadership skills and vision.University of Missouri President Mun Choi expressed confidence in Veatch, stating, “AD Veatch is a proven leader with the vision we need to achieve our championship goals.” The search committee, led by Bob Blitz, curator and chair of the search committee, was dedicated to finding the...
Five University of Missouri Faculty Named 2023 AAAS Fellows
University of Missouri researchers have once again demonstrated their commitment to scientific advancement as five of their faculty members have been named 2023 AAAS Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Each of these distinguished individuals has made significant contributions to their respective fields of study, earning them this prestigious recognition.Among the recipients is Jianlin “Jack” Cheng, a Curators’ Distinguished Professor in the College of Engineering, acknowledged for his groundbreaking work in bioinformatics and...