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Supporting the University of ´óÏóÊÓƵSystem is an investment in the future of our state.

The University serves ´óÏóÊÓƵcitizens and communities through its mission of teaching, research, public service and economic development across our four universities and MU Extension. Support of the following priorities will help us carry out our core mission.

Legislative Priorities for 2026 include:

UM Core Funding

• Inflationary increase to Core Budget
• Retirement Cost Funding

2026 Legislative Priorities PDF

Capital Projects by University

MU

• NextGen MURR

New, state-of-the art research reactor ensuring ´óÏóÊÓƵcontinues to be the domestic source of critical cancer-fighting radioisotopes and a leader in groundbreaking neutron beam science.

´óÏóÊÓƵS&T 

• Bioplex

Provides high-demand workforce training and advanced research in biomedical engineering and science.

UMKC

• School of Dentistry Satellite Program in St. Joseph

Addresses critical shortage of dentists and dental hygienists in rural Missouri.

UMSL

• Science Complex

Expands access to STEM and advanced technology training — in engineering, geospatial science, chemistry, biotechnology, and related fields — to build a skilled workforce and strengthen economic competitiveness.

UM System Highlights

• With more than 310,000 alumni that live in Missouri, our universities educate the majority of the state's physicians, veterinarians, pharmacists, optometrists, dentists, attorneys, engineers and scientists.
• Up to 95% of our graduates systemwide start a great career, continue their education or join the military.
• This year, we celebrated historic high graduation (up to 77%) and retention rates (over 90%) and our application numbers continue to increase.
• Our universities conduct the highest level of meaningful research in the state — over $714M in total expenditures.
• The UM System has a $6.5 billion impact on Missouri's economy.
• We make an impact in all 114 ´óÏóÊÓƵcounties and the City of St. Louis through Extension & Engagement.

To contact the Office of Government Relations, please call 573-882-9142.