Photo Gallery: Santa's visit to the MU Thompson Center

The MU Thompson Center invited Santa Claus to come to town and give out gifts to children.

Sophia Secondino, 2, eats a frosted cookie while waiting to see Santa.

Emilia Secondino, 3, laughs nervously before her turn to see Santa Claus.

Sophia Secondino looks up at her family happily after meeting Santa Claus for the first time.

Emilia Secondino, 3, rides a rocking horse while excitingly awaiting a gift from Santa Claus.

This is a picture of Paul Gunn. — Paul Gunn opens a present from Santa before getting his picture taken with him.

Santa Claus gifts Sophia Secondino, 2, a baby doll.

May 8, 2026

University of Missouri unveils new Thompson Center building for world-class autism care

State-of-the-art building for the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment illustrates ongoing transformational support, opens doors to brighter futures for families.

May 6, 2026

Photo gallery: 2026 Faculty Excellence Week celebrates teaching, research, service

May 4, 2026

Office spaces, collections put professors’ personalities on display

From children’s books to vintage cameras, personal and professional items reveal the people who bring the University of Missouri to life.

April 30, 2026

Mizzou in Bloom: Donor Recognition Weekend celebrates philanthropy

Alumni and friends whose generosity sustains the university were recognized across a weekend of signature events.