A History of Student Activism at MU
On the first level of the MU Student Center, the Mort’s Case display is currently dedicated to the history of student activism at the University of Missouri. The exhibition highlights more than five decades of student-led movements, presenting archival photographs, and documents that trace how MU students have engaged with major national issues, campus concerns, and global political debates. Organized chronologically and thematically, the display illustrates how activism has shaped student life and contributed to broader discussions on civil rights, war, racial justice, and international solidarity. Exhibition Overview – First Level, MU Student Center Exhibition Content The central header, “Student Activism” , introduces the overall theme. Across three glass sections, the display traces demonstrations related to: National debates— including protests against the Vietnam War , and actions concerning capital punishment. Campus-specific concerns, such as responses to racism an...