MU’s nationally prominent faculty members bring discoveries into the classroom, secure multi-million-dollar research grants, and publish more than 1,500 books and scholarly articles each year. MU faculty research attracts more than $100 million in federal funding annually.

Christopher Baines -

Despite the complexity of the subject he teaches – veterinary molecular and cellular biology — Christopher Baines communicates with his students in a straightforward and lucid manner, igniting their interest and establishing rapport. From 2016 to 2020, Baines had a virtually flawless student assessment score of 4.92 for the veterinary cell biology course he teaches, with over 100 perfect 5.0 evaluations. Baines also instructs in veterinary physiology, veterinary biomedical issues, cardiovascular physiology, veterinary pathobiology pathogenic processes, molecular biology, and translational biosciences.

Lisa Bauer

Lisa Bauer has built a reputation as an entertaining and capable classroom leader throughout her time at the University of Missouri. Bauer has won the respect of her peers and students as a three-time winner of the Psi Chi Outstanding Professor of the Year award and has shown herself to be a devoted teacher both in and out of the classroom.

Elizabeth “Liz” Brixey

Because her effect is so personalised and continuing — traits of an educator at heart — it's difficult to quantify Elizabeth "Liz" Brixey's impact on undergraduate students at the Missouri School of Journalism. Brixey has been an associate professor and faculty editor at the Columbia Missourian since 2003, and she is noted for her holistic approach to teaching and mentoring, which includes getting to know her students and leveraging that personal connection to bring out the best in them.

James Noble

For the past 30 years, James "Jim" Noble has been preparing the next generation of industrial engineers for the workforce of tomorrow. His reputation as an inspirational educator is founded on his commitment to his pupils and ensuring their well-being both inside and beyond the classroom.

Eric Parsons

Eric Parsons, an exceptional instructor and valued mentor at the University of Missouri Department of Economics, is well-known. Parsons has received numerous teaching awards, including the Walter L. Johnson Excellence in Teaching Fellowship, the Purple Chalk Teaching Award, and the Nouss Teaching Excellence Award. He has also been recognised by colleagues for encouraging a greater interest in economics and by students for contributing to their continued success.