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A Better Student Experience from Day One at the University of Missouri

As one of the top public research institutions in the country, the University of Missouri (Mizzou) serving over 30,000 students across a vibrant campus community. Mizzou partnered with Ready Education. The result: higher engagement, easier management, and a more connected, student-centered experience.
Institution Type
Public Research University
Student Numbers
30,000+
Location
Columbia, MO, USA
Client Since:
2022

About the University of Missouri

Founded in 1839, the University of Missouri is the flagship institution of the state’s public university system. With a strong emphasis on research, service, and community, Mizzou is committed to preparing students for leadership in a global society. Its diverse student body and wide-ranging academic programs make it a cornerstone of higher education in the Midwest.

Challenges

Supporting First-Year Success
Mizzou needed a more effective way to connect incoming students with campus events and student organizations, helping them build community early in their college experience.

Increasing Visibility and Participation
With hundreds of student organizations and activities, they needed a centralized hub where students could easily explore what was available and get involved.

Streamlining Event Management
The team faced logistical challenges managing attendance, communication, and reporting across numerous events and programs.

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Turning Insight into Action with MU Engage

Hear how Mizzou’s team is using MU Engage, their branded CampusGroups platform, to increase engagement, support student success, and simplify day-to-day operations.

Solutions

Since launching MU Engage, the University of Missouri has significantly enhanced the student experience by connecting academic, co-curricular, and service opportunities in one platform.

First-Year Success
Students are welcomed into campus life through targeted events, curated organization lists, and real-time notifications that help them build community from day one.

Engagement Growth
Participation in volunteer events grew from 75 to over 300 students in one semester thanks to improved event visibility and easier access.

Data and Efficiency
Staff can now track attendance, send reminders, manage registrations, and report on engagement outcomes. This has saved time and allowed teams to focus more on impact, including rolling out a campaign focused on engaging unengaged students.

“I really couldn’t imagine my role here at Mizzou without MU Engage.”
“It would make the planning process of all my events a lot harder and wouldn’t make it as accessible for students to find the events ”
“We went from having like six events last semester to 30 different volunteer events.”
“And increasing our students from like 75 participating to over 300 participating in those service events.”
“MU Engage has made it a seamless process.”
“When it’s over thousands of students, it can be a very big disaster. But MU Engage has made it a seamless process for all of our students, and we get compliments for it”