University of Missouri facts for kids
The University of Missouri (often shortened to MU, and also nicknamed Mizzou) is a public university in Columbia, Missouri, in the United States that was started in 1839. It has about 31,000 students.
Sports
Missouri's athletics teams are called the Tigers. Missouri has 18 varsity teams that now compete in the Southeastern Conference. The school's mascot, Truman the Tiger, is named after President Harry Truman, who was from Missouri.
Academics
There are more than 280 degree programs at the University of Missouri.
Missouri School of Journalism
The university's well known school of journalism is the oldest university journalism program in the United States. The school has awarded its Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism. The medal has been awarded yearly since 1930.
Images for kids
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Fire at Academic Hall, 1892
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Francis Quadrangle, featuring the columns and Jesse Hall
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Tower of Memorial Union
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A fountain and statue make up Tiger Plaza on the Carnahan Quadrangle.
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The Sinquefield Music Center opened in 2020 as a new home for the School of Music
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The Missouri School of Journalism
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Ellis Library, the main library of the university
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Sanford F. Conley House
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Hearnes Center, Mizzou Arena, and Faurot Field
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Faurot Field during a football game
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Misuri para niños
