University of Missouri Asian Affairs Center

09/03/2026

08/26/2026

The University of Missouri Asian Affairs Center is proud to support the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the sister-state relationship between Missouri and Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, Republic of Korea!

Officials from the Jeonnam-Gwangju USA Office in Los Angeles will be at the 2026 Festival of Nations at Tower Grove Park in St. Louis, August 29–30.

Stop by our booth to meet our representatives, learn more about Jeonnam-Gwangju, and celebrate 40 years of friendship and partnership between Missouri and Korea!

📅 August 29–30 | ⏰ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
📍 Tower Grove Park, St. Louis

08/24/2026

A warm welcome to our newest students from South Korea and Uzbekistan! 🇰🇷🇺🇿 We’re so excited to have you join us this fall and we hope you have an amazing semester filled with growth, new friendships, adventures, and plenty of great memories at Mizzou 🐯 Good luck, everyone, and have fun!

08/17/2026

A warm welcome to our new scholars and their families! Wishing you a successful fall semester and enjoy your stay in Columbia! 🐯

07/03/2026

Jinju students, you were amazing! Traveling so far, adapting quickly to the time difference, improving your English, exploring US culture and history, embracing new experiences, making new friends. It was our pleasure to host you this summer and we wish you continued success in your studies and career! 🐯🇰🇷🇺🇸

06/29/2026

Our Jinju students had a busy and exciting first week - attending classes, exploring cities, and visiting various departments and schools. This week is busy too! More learning, new experiences, and lasting friendships! 🐯

Activities & Visits --
*English for Professional Communication class
*Dr. Ries Orthodontics
*Dr. Chase Patton Dentistry Clinic
*Clinical Pathology Laboratory of Dr. Angela Royal
*Molecular/Cellular/Clinical Laboratories of Dr. Rajiv Mohan
*Dr. Hancock's Skills Laboratory
*NextGen Precision Health
*MU Health Care Physiological Laboratories
*Family Health Center
*FIFA World Cup Watch Party
*UMKC School of Dentistry
*Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City
*Cultural Field Trip to St. Louis
*Baseball game St. Louis Cardinals v. Miami Marlins

06/23/2026

Join the Asian Affairs Center as we cheer on the Republic of Korea in its World Cup match against South Africa!

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕢 Gathering begins around 7:30–7:45 p.m.
⏰ Kickoff: 8:00 p.m.
📍 The Shack, MU Student Center

We're excited to welcome a special group of 20 visiting students from Jinju Health College in South Korea! Come enjoy an evening of soccer, friendship, and AAC community spirit. Family members and friends are welcome.

🥤 Feel free to bring snacks and soft drinks to enjoy during the match.

Whether you're a devoted soccer fan or simply looking for a fun evening with colleagues and friends, come join us as we cheer for Korea's Red Devils together!

06/23/2026

안녕하세요! Look who's on Mizzou campus! Welcome to the students from Jinju Health College! 🇰🇷🇺🇸 They will be spending the next two weeks learning about dental hygiene and clinical pathology, improving their English skills, and experiencing American campus life. We're excited to host them and create lasting memories together! 🐯

06/22/2026

We've spent two short but unforgettable weeks with our Japanese students from the University of Nagano! Thank you to each of you for choosing to spend part of your summer with us. It has been a pleasure getting to know you, and we hope your experiences at Mizzou will stay with you forever. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors! MIZ! 🐯🇯🇵🇺🇸

06/15/2026

The first week for our Japanese students was fun, busy, and full of new experiences! They spent the week learning about U.S. culture, history, and sports, and exploring the student life at Mizzou. From classes and cultural activities to building new friendships, the week was full of learning and discovery. We hope this week is both enjoyable and memorable for everyone! 🐯

Activities & Site Visits --
*English for Global & Professional Communication class
*Business Across Borders class
*Columbia City Hall
*Missouri State Capitol, Jefferson City
*Cultural Field Trip to Kansas City
*Baseball game Kansas City Royals vs. Houston Astros
*World Cup Watch Party: Japan vs. Netherlands with JSA (Mizzou Japanese Student Association)
*Soccer with JSA members and friends