University of Missouri facts for kids
The University of Missouri, often called MU or Mizzou, is a large public university located in Columbia, Missouri. It was founded a long time ago in 1839. Today, about 31,000 students attend Mizzou, learning many different things.
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Sports Fun at Mizzou
The sports teams at Mizzou are known as the Tigers! They have 18 different teams, like football, basketball, and soccer. These teams play in a big group called the Southeastern Conference. Their cool mascot is Truman the Tiger, named after President Harry Truman, who was from Missouri.
Learning at Mizzou
Mizzou offers over 280 different study programs. This means students can choose from many subjects, from science to art, to get their degrees.
Missouri School of Journalism
One of the most famous parts of the University of Missouri is its School of journalism. This school is the oldest university journalism program in the entire United States. Since 1930, the school has given out a special award called the Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism every year.
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
