Photo gallery: 2025 Welcome Back Faculty Social

University of Missouri professors gathered at the Welcome Back Faculty Social to celebrate the start of a new academic year, hear from university leaders and recognize milestone anniversaries. See photos from the event.

Aug. 27, 2025
Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu
Photos by Abbie Lankitus

University leaders and faculty hold artwork

University leaders and faculty with artwork

Faculty member holds artwork with university leaders

Faculty member holds artwork posing with university leaders

University leaders with faculty member holding artwork

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