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