University of Missouri

Columbia, MO
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    207 faculty · 320 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Journalism59 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 10.6 #8 of 25 in Communication
    Shelly Rodgers, Professor h-index 27
    Joy Jenkins, Associate Professor h-index 16
    Keith Greenwood, Associate Professor; Faculty Group Chair, Journalism Studies h-index 11
    Yong Volz, Associate Professor h-index 10
    Notable: “(Re)defining Journalistic Expertise in the Digital Transformation: A Content Analysis of Job Announcements” (2019) · 51 citations
    Courses: Study Abroad: Exchange Graduate · Study Abroad: Exchange · Study Abroad: Missouri London · Study Abroad: Brussels · Study Abroad: Europe Tour · Study Abroad: Brussels Program - Graduate +34 more
    Computer Science40 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 21.8 #44 of 88 in Computer Science
    Jianlin Cheng, Curators' Distinguished Professor h-index 68
    Notable: “Genome sequence of the palaeopolyploid soybean” (2010) · 4,601 citations
    Dominic K.C. Ho, Professor h-index 56
    In sensor array processing, source localization, subsurface object detection, wireless communications and adaptive processing. Ho has published over 130 journal papers and 170 conference articles. He was active in the ITU-T standard dev
    Notable: “A simple and efficient estimator for hyperbolic location” (1994) · 2,486 citations
    Kannappan Palaniappan, Curators' Distinguished Professor h-index 46
    Notable: “Automatic Tuberculosis Screening Using Chest Radiographs” (2013) · 669 citations
    Yi Shang, Director of Graduate Studies, Professor h-index 42
    Notable: “Localization from mere connectivity” (2003) · 1,350 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Computer Science · Topics in Computer Science · Algorithm Design and Programming I · Algorithm Design and Programming I - Honors · Computing with Data in Python · Intellectual Property for Engineers +34 more
    Economics24 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 19.2 #33 of 104 in Economics
    William A. Brock, Research Professor h-index 84
    Notable: “Early-warning signals for critical transitions” (2009) · 4,712 citations
    Michael Podgursky, Professor Emeritus and Research Fellow h-index 32
    Economics of Education, School Finance Select Publications Teacher Pension Plan Incentives, Retirement Decisions, and Workforce Quality (with Shawn Ni and Xiqian Wang 19 ), Journal of Human Resources , 2020 How Teach
    Notable: “Teacher performance pay: A review” (2007) · 318 citations
    Michael Pesko, J. Rhoads Foster Professor; Director of Social Impact Lab h-index 31
    Causal Inference, Policy Evaluation, Health Economics Research An applied economist, Dr. Pesko has published over 90 peer-reviewed papers, which collectively have been cited more than 3,500 times. His research has been supported by more tha
    Notable: “The effects of traditional cigarette and e-cigarette tax rates on adult tobacco product use” (2020) · 148 citations
    Cory Koedel, Professor of Economics and Public Policy h-index 26
    Applied Microeconomics, Education, Labor, Public Select Publications Weighting for Progressivity? An Analysis of Implicit Tradeoffs Associated with Weighted Student Funding in Tennessee (with C.A. Candelaria, I. Fazlul, and K.A. Shores), Ec
    Notable: “Value-added modeling: A review” (2015) · 357 citations
    Courses: General Economics · Principles of Microeconomics · Principles of Microeconomics-Honors · Principles of Macroeconomics · Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors · General Economics - Honors +34 more
    Communication & Media21 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 14.5 #8 of 25 in Communication
    Colleen Warner, Professor h-index 18
    Areas Research Centers Giving Colleen Warner Professor 216 Switzler Hall Google Scholar Website Bio Dr. Colleen Warner's research examines how communication shapes and sustains relationships in com
    Notable: “Expanding the conceptual and empirical boundaries of family communication patterns: The development and validation of an Expanded Conformity Orientation Scale” (2018) · 79 citations
    Michael Coleman, Assistant Teaching Professor h-index 10
    Areas Research Centers Giving Michael Coleman Assistant Teaching Professor Switzler 206 Generic Moving Images Education B.A. University of Missouri - Film Studies (2013) Currently Pursuing an M.A. in Documentary Journ
    Notable: “Obligations to Stepparents Acquired in Later Life: Relationship Quality and Acuity of Needs” (2006) · 71 citations
    Astrid Villamil, Assistant Professor
    Areas Research Centers Giving Astrid Villamil Assistant Professor 104 Switzler
    Ben Warner, Professor, Director of Graduate Studies
    Areas Research Centers Giving Ben Warner Professor, Director of Graduate Studies 217 Switzler Hall Google Scholar Website Bio Dr. Benjamin (Ben) R. Warner (Ph.D., University of Kansas) is Professor
    Courses: Public Speaking · Public Speaking - Honors · Introduction to Digital Media Production · Media Communication in Society · Media Communication in Society - Honors · Video Workshop: Sports Broadcast Production +34 more
    Government21 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 14.4 #48 of 100 in Political Science
    M. Stegmaier, Professor h-index 26
    Notable: “Economic Determinants of Electoral Outcomes” (2000) · 1,616 citations
    Sarah Diem, Professor, Education Leadership and Policy Analysis h-index 25
    Lael Keiser, Professor; Director, Truman School of Government and Public Affairs h-index 17
    J. Endersby, Professor h-index 14
    Courses: Topics in Political Science - Social Science · American Government · American Government - Honors · International Relations · Introduction to Black Politics · Participatory Democracy +34 more
    Nursing21 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 17.2 #28 of 37 in Nursing
    Elizabeth A. Anderson, Assistant Professor h-index 14
    Notable: “Measuring service quality at a university health clinic” (1995) · 107 citations
    Allison B. Anbari, Assistant Professor h-index 11
    Notable: “Breast cancer-related lymphedema and quality of life: A qualitative analysis over years of survivorship” (2019) · 66 citations
    Ellen Chiocca, Associate Teaching Professor h-index 7
    Notable: “American Parents' Attitudes and Beliefs About Corporal Punishment: An Integrative Literature Review” (2017) · 53 citations
    Nancy M. Birtley, Associate Teaching Professor h-index 3
    Notable: “An observational study of antipsychotic medication use among long‐stay nursing home residents without qualifying diagnoses” (2018) · 33 citations
    Courses: Advisory Seminar for Nursing · Foundations of Communication and Professionalism in Nursing · Foundations of Communication and Professionalism in Nursing - Honors · Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basics · Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basics Field and Clinical Practicum · Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Training for Future Healthcare Providers +34 more

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    About University of Missouri. University of Missouri in Columbia, MO reports an overall acceptance rate of 78.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1140–1340, a class size of 5,953, and a yield of 31.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Missouri flagship (Mizzou) with rolling admissions, no EA/ED. Top journalism school in the country. Strong business and health sciences.