University of Missouri

On December 27, 1908, A. Ross Hill was named President of the University of Missouri on this date. He was responsible for much of the university’s growth, including building the “White Campus” and expanding the Extension Division, the Graduate Program, and the College of Education.

On this date in Missouri history: The University of Missouri played its very first basketball game defeating Central Methodist. The overall record that year was 10-6 including two wins over Kansas. 

A once substantial Missouri cash crop makes a comeback.

Pro basketball player and Mizzou coach Stormin’ Norman Stewart was born in Shelby County.

The cornerstone was laid for the Memorial Union Tower at the University of Missouri. It is the last gothic structure that was erected in the United States.

The entire University of Missouri football team resigned. They were upset because the university was requiring that players be full-time students with good grades. 

Cartoonist Mort Walker, creator of Beetle Bailey, and loyal University of Missouri Alum was born on this day. Beetle Bailey’s Camp Swampy was modeled after Missouri’s Camp Crowder where Mort Walker had been stationed.  

Archaeological findings shape our understanding of the past.

Established by the Geyer Act of 1839, The University of Missouri began accepting students on April 14, 1841.

The University of Missouri Tigers met the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team for the first time. Missouri won 34–32. They played again the very next day and Missouri won 34–12.