Because of stagnant or reduced funding from the Missouri General Assembly, MU, like many higher education institutions, has had to make up the difference with alternate sources of funding. MU began the “For All We Call Mizzou” campaign in 2001 with the goal of raising $1 billion by December 2008. In seven years the campaign has raised more than $800 million and established 76 endowed positions at MU.
‘For All We Call Mizzou’ campaign close to goal
Friday, August 3, 2007 | 12:28 a.m. CDT;
updated 9:48 a.m. CDT, Thursday, July 17, 2008
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