UMSL Advocates advance the University of Missouri System by encouraging alumni and friends to effectively communicate issues critical to the UM system and higher education with the Missouri Legislature and Missouri citizens.

We are dedicated to serving the UM system through grassroots networking and building long-lasting relationships with elected officials.

Stay Informed

  • Learn about the legislative priorities vital to higher education and the University of Missouri System.

  • See how the University of Missouri system positively impacts where you live. District datasheets provide data on how many UM alumni and students come from your district and important statistics on how the UM system makes a difference where you live.

  • Stay informed with the UM System Office of Government Relations. The Office of Government Relations is the lobbying function on the state and federal level for the entire University of Missouri System. Supporting these priorities will help the university carry out its mission and provide a significant return on investment for the state of Missouri.

Advocate

  • Contact your legislators. Find your legislators by entering your Missouri mailing address. Each of your elected officials will be listed with hyperlinks to their respective webpages containing mailing addresses, phone numbers and email addresses.

  • Legislators want to hear from their constituents. Get to know your elected officials. Contact your legislators through personal meetings, phone calls, emails, letters and social media.