June 27, 2025
Contact: Brian Consiglio, consigliob@missouri.edu
Four University of Missouri Tigers were among seven University of Missouri System students who recently received the Remington R. Williams Award from the Board of Curators. The award is given in memory of Remington Williams, who served as student representative to the board from 2020 to 2022.
The highest student leadership award bestowed on students across the UM System, honorees receive $1,000 and a leadership medal to wear at commencement.
The four Mizzou recipients are:
Wyatt Carlson
Wyatt Carlson is an undergraduate student in the College of Engineering pursuing a degree in electrical engineering with a minor in mathematics.
Outside of the classroom, Carlson serves as chapter president for Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, president of the Interfraternity Council and a student ambassador for the College of Engineering.
“One of Wyatt’s defining traits is his commitment to service to campus and the organizations he involves himself with,” Kevin Coughlin, Mizzou’s coordinator for student government and auxiliaries, said. “His ability to inspire those around him to work toward common goals is a testament to his character and his deep-rooted sense of responsibility to the greater good.”
Marin Chamberlin
Marin Chamberlin is an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences pursuing degrees in constitutional democracy and philosophy.
Outside the classroom, Chamberlin serves as president of Mizzou’s student chapter for Universities Fighting World Hunger, a student director of the Deaton Scholars Program and a member of the Kinder Institute Democracy Lab lecture committee.
“Marin possesses the drive and dedication that make her a leader in her discipline, her community, and enable her to gain the support of the public with whom she is working,” said Brady Deaton, Mizzou chancellor emeritus and executive director of the Deaton Scholars Program. “Her maturity and record of accomplishment have earned the respect of the faculty, of professional colleagues and of the students who have gained so much from her leadership.”
Joshua Donaldson
Joshua Donaldson is an undergraduate student in the College of Engineering pursing a degree in biological engineering with minors in nutritional science and French. He is also pursuing the Honors Certificate.
Outside the classroom, Donaldson serves as executive director for Tiger Pantry and Truman’s Closet, vice president of the Sigma Phi Delta engineering fraternity and an involvement ambassador in Student Life. He also earned a MizzouForward Undergraduate Research Training Grant and led an Engineers Without Borders project in Panama.
“As his supervisor and advisor, I have witnessed firsthand the exceptional leadership, reliability and advocacy that Josh brings to every endeavor,” Lane Cargile, Mizzou’s coordinator for student involvement, said. “His impact extends far beyond his immediate roles — he has helped shape a more supportive campus environment for countless students.”
Mathew Kimaku
Mathew Kimaku is an undergraduate student in the College of Health Sciences pursuing degrees in health science and nutrition and exercise physiology and minors in chemistry and biology while preparing for medical school.
Outside the classroom, Kimaku served as president of the Alumni Association Student Board and vice president of the Omicron Delta Kappa honor society. He also works as a care tech associate in the University Hospital’s emergency department.
“His ability to inspire and deliver results, often in a volunteer capacity, is remarkable,” Todd McCubbin, executive director of the Mizzou Alumni Association, said. “He didn’t simply maintain the status quo – he leveraged his role to improve and innovate campus traditions, leaving a lasting impact on the Mizzou community.”
