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History and Traditions

Many historical accounts of great institutions wax poetic on brave founding fathers, loyal faculty and alumni, and students whose spirit raised that of all around them. At the University of Missouri, the history meets the “Show-Me State” muster with a rich, 171-year chronicle of a modern university.

A History of the University of Missouri

History of MU Schools and Colleges

Photographic Exhibits

History told in photos on topics including: MU Football: The Early Years; Women's Athletics at MU; and Come Home, Tigers, a Homecoming History from University Archives. View online photographic exhibits…

Leaders from MU's Past

Hosted by University Archives, these photos and facts remember the people who created, developed and led MU through its history. View MU’s leaders…

Tucker Hall

Myths, Legends and Traditions

The east side of Tucker Hall has an interesting pattern of windows upon it. It is said that when entered on an old computer punch card, this pattern spells out "M-I-Z beat k-U!"

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Last updated: Jan. 29, 2013