
Founded in 1839, the University of Missouri is the premier public research and land grant university in the state and ranks among the best in the nation. Mizzou serves Missouri citizens and communities through it missions of teaching, research, service and economic development. Those missions are supported in every Missouri county through the educational efforts of University of Missouri Extension.
The Flagship Council supports the University of Missouri System’s request of $416.8 million core appropriation to assure the university can fulfill its statewide mission, including up to $72.5 million in new performance funding tied to current performance measures and new workforce development initiatives.




