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Mizzou in focus: photos of the year

Our photographers captured student life, campus beauty and ground-breaking research in incredible imagery this year. Here are some of the most memorable moments of 2024.

Dec. 20, 2024
Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu
Photos by Abbie Lankitus, Sam O'Keefe, Sam E. Cox, Reagan Manis and Sophia Scheller

Student life

Person carrying yellow umbrella on campus

People look through holes illuminated by green and blue lights

Person playing air hokey surrounded by red light

ROTC cadets fire cannon at football game

Tiger success

Man holds trophy above head in front of crowd

Conductor leads band during football game

Graduate reveals Truman mascot tail and feet under gown

Top of head with headband that says "proud parent"

Person with decorated cap in crowd at commencement

Amputee sits on floor in front of window

Surprised woman with hands over her mouth

Research and creative works

Person with goggles working in lab illuminated with pink and blue lights

Purple light illuminates laser of 3D printer

A cicada on white surrounded by red background

Person surrounded by blue looks up at white lights

Face illuminated with blue light looks at orange vial

Across campus

Person walking on campus illuminated by lights and fog

Person walks into well-lit library at night

View through architecture showing person walking and snow-covered campus

Beige bush on snow covered ground in front of Jesse Hall

Sep. 15, 2026

UM System honors six faculty with Curators’ Distinguished Professorships

The designation is the highest academic rank bestowed by the University of Missouri Board of Curators.

Sep. 13, 2026

As he turns 40, Truman picks up some age-appropriate hobbies and habits

From lawn care to grilling, Mizzou’s beloved mascot celebrates a milestone birthday across the campus he calls home.

Sep. 10, 2026

Never forgotten: Mizzou commemorates 25 years since 9/11

The University of Missouri and the City of Columbia marked the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, with a Patriot Day wreath-laying ceremony honoring the lives lost.

Sep. 9, 2026