Then-Mizzou athletics director Desireé Reed-Francois left the university for the same position at Arizona, and MU hired Laird Veatch as her replacement. Missouri men’s basketball finished 0-19 ...

Then-Mizzou athletics director Desireé Reed-Francois left the university for the same position at Arizona, and MU hired Laird Veatch as her replacement. Missouri men’s basketball finished 0-19 in SEC ...

Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt presented Hougland and his family with a framed basketball jersey marking his years of service. Hougland is retiring from the department after 31 years. Hougland and ...

On Thursday, University of Missouri Athletic Director Laird Veatch outlined major changes his department plans to make to improve revenue generation and fundraising practices in the athletic ...

Katherine “Kitty” Laird Hoch, 100, formerly of New Freedom passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Donald James Hoch, to whom she was married 45 years.

When athletics director Laird Veatch arrived on the job last year, he toured MU’s facilities and came away with the conclusion that there were clear “needs” at some sports’ venues.

“Mrs. Walton’s passion for Mizzou and her support of our student-athletes is truly remarkable,” MU athletic director Laird Veatch said. “I am incredibly grateful for the 25-year ...