Dec. 17, 2020
Milestone graduation on Giving Tuesday
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, graduating members of the Global Leadership Program convened to celebrate their successful completion of the extensive professional training program and continue the tradition of making donations to the Columbia Public School District and Daniel Boone Regional Library.
Dec. 7, 2020
Immigration updates for international students and scholars: December 2020
Information about updated international travel guidance and other key immigration news.
Nov. 30, 2020
Office closed 8:45–10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2
The International Center, which houses International Programs, International Student and Scholar Services and Study Abroad, will be closed 8:45–10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. Anyone needing to access services from the center during that time is encouraged to email their Study Abroad or ISSS adviser.
Nov. 18, 2020
International Engagement Award recipients for 2020 announced
The MU International Engagement Awards recognize the outstanding work of faculty, staff and students to internationalize the University of Missouri. The following recipients were selected for 2020 by the Council on International Initiatives based on meaningful and sustained commitments to international work, whether directly on campus or brought back to the campus from an engagement…
Nov. 16, 2020
Mizzou Abroad Photo Contest 2020 winners
Mizzou Study Abroad is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Mizzou Abroad Photo Contest. Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to everyone who submitted photos to this year's contest! Global Classroom A Morning Castle Photo taken by Emily Roiger in Barcelona, Spain Landscapes Preservation of a Different Age — Lenin's…
Nov. 16, 2020
International student guidance for spring 2021
Updated Dec. 23, 2020, 9:40 a.m. The University of Missouri's Show Me Renewal Plan outlines specific guidance on campus operations. MU implemented a hybrid academic model beginning with the fall 2020 term, which allows for face-to-face, blended and fully online courses. Spring 2021 guidance It is imperative that new and continuing international students work with…
Oct. 31, 2020
Tri-Continental Partnership Series on Race and Racism
The Tri-Continental Partnership Series on Race and Racism was a three-part webinar series in October 2020 exploring aspects of race and racism in South Africa, Belgium and the United States.
Oct. 23, 2020
GLP scholars join staff for autumn bike ride
GLP scholars enjoyed an outing biking along the Katy Trail and plan to repeat the experience on Wednesday, Nov. 4, this time choosing a different portion of the trail.
Oct. 8, 2020
Rule changes impacting H-1B visa program
Updated Oct. 21, 2020, 2:15 p.m. This week, two federal agencies — the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor — announced separate interim final rules that impact the H-1B visa program. These rule changes are separate and distinct from the recent proposed rule to replace the duration of status provision for F, J…
Sept. 28, 2020
Message regarding proposal to replace duration of status
On Friday, Sept. 25, the Department of Homeland Security published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register that would replace the current duration of status rule. If implemented, the most significant change would require international students to apply for an extension through the federal government after fixed terms of no more than four…