Mizzou 2025: A year in photos

Jan. 20, 2026
Photos by Abbie Lankitus, Gretta Cohoon, Sam Cox, Reagan Manis, Sophia Scheller, Kolden Lam, Nicholas Andrusisian, Andy Ramirez, Nic Benner and Jennifer Manning

Educating future leaders

The University of Missouri harnesses the power of world-class researchers, award-winning faculty and cutting-edge facilities to ensure students are prepared to be well-rounded leaders when they graduate. When Tigers walk the stage at commencement, they’re entering the workforce eager to put into action all they’ve learned here.

Classroom of students watching a demonstration at front of class

Mizzou faculty members laughing in a crowd

Students seated in a classroom speaking to a professor

Class of students working on flower arrangements

Family members taking photos of graduates in front of the Columns

Graduate in cap and gown wearing Truman the Tiger feet and tail

Student in Truman the Tiger feet and tail celebrating at graduation ceremony

Two graduates holding hands during ceremony

Student celebrating at graduation ceremony

Student in cap and gown during graduation ceremony

Members of graduation ceremony audience clapping

Silhouette of graduate walking out of a door

Missouri Method

Learning by doing is at the heart of everything we do at Mizzou; we call it the Missouri Method. Students thrive when given the opportunity to learn by doing, and Mizzou’s curriculum prioritizes hands-on experiences.

Student working at sewing a piece of clothing

Student holds up clothing as another works on it

A small 3D-printed brain and a researcher looking on in the background

A student pointing to research poster as another person looks on

Students posing with clothing they've designed

Student research posters set up in Missouri Capitol

Nursing students tend to medical manikin

An owl landing on a person's outstretched arm

Student using a dropper to place liquid in a tube

Student explaining research poster to a group of people

Two student researchers working in a lab

People gathered around large screen that displays data

Students working with small child and blowing bubbles

Student life

Student life at Mizzou is built on connection. From shared traditions to everyday moments across campus, these experiences bring students together to strengthen our community.

Person on one knee proposing in the snow in front of the Columns

Person reaching up toward a glowing shape

Small child pointing at homecoming decorations

Student flying through the air as part of a dance routine

Smoke-filled stage as three performers are on stage

Large group of students gathered at the Columns

Student writing "Mizzou" on the sidewalk in chalk

A student with a goat standing on top of their back

Person on stage with arm raised and microphone in hand

Students watching a movie outside in front of illuminated Jesse Hall

Students laughing while sitting on the floor of a dorm room

Student helping another by pushing a large bin of possessions at move-in

Large group of students walking into Mizzou Arena

Student hugging a dog in front of an MIZZOU sign

Backs of students standing in a line with arms around each others' backs

Student kneeling and talking to another student in martial arts gym

Student moving veil-like material out of face

Student in a yoga pose in front of a window

Student holding another student's arm up in celebration

Students at a table in the Student Center

Student traversing elevated ropes course

Group of people doing pilates routine outside

Students dragging brush and limbs outside

Students and university president holding up index fingers

Around campus

Campus looked stunning in 2025. A snowy start to the year led to a spring full of pastels, and a sunny summer resulted in rich autumnal reds, oranges and — most importantly — golds. No matter the season, Mizzou students, faculty and staff hosted an array of exciting activities, cultural experiences and student events that promoted learning and community.

Jesse Hall illuminated at night as snow falls

Straight-up view of Memorial Union tower

Person seated in a wheelchair on a stage

Three students sitting on the ground outside

Flowers with the Columns and Jesse Hall in the background

Jesse Hall appearing beyond statues on Memorial Union

White chairs with yellow roses on the seats

Banner hanging between two of the Columns

Hot air balloon floating over Memorial Union

M painted on the pavement with the Columns and Jesse Hall in the background

The Columns with banners and a lit Jesse Hall dome in the background

Students walking beneath tree with autumn leaves

Sunlight through trees with autumn leaves

Power the Roar banner held by people in front of the Columns

University president and other leaders on stage

Marching Mizzou performing at drone show

Students walking beneath Memorial Union archways

Memorial Union behind the dome of Jesse Hall

Student walking outside with hands in pockets

Columns and Jesse Hall and autumn leaves

Truman the Tiger and Golden Girls on Lowry Mall

Study tables and windows in Ellis Library

Improving lives

Mizzou takes its land-grant mission seriously. The university’s impact is felt beyond the classroom; it’s felt in the numerous ways we help improve lives through our hospitals and health care facilities, research labs, legal clinics and farms, to name just a few. Tigers of all stripes — students, faculty, staff and alumni — are innovating to build a better, more sustainable world.

Person with arm extended as researcher looks on in background

Baker standing behind case of baked goods

Person standing among tall tomato plants

Two researchers look at beaker of material

Two researchers in lab coats and one is holding a small vial

Researchers holding a sample and examining it behind protective glass

Person at a desk with Truman the Tiger feet propped up and wearing a tiger tail

Person with sensors attached to the head and face

Hand points at medical imaging on a computer screen

Young person practices CPR on medical manikin

Health Sciences students talking to a patient

Health Sciences student holds a patient's foot

Person in military uniform in front of an American flag

Two researchers in lab coats with their hands in their pockets

Portrait of a professor with colorful designs

Researcher examining the leaves of a tomato plant

Group of people holding shovels at building groundbreaking ceremony

Person laughing in front of a Kansas City Chiefs sign

Person wearing football jersey ringing a bell on football field

Portrait of professor with designs of purple and gold

Back of Marching Mizzou member on the sideline

Students and professor in business attire

Mizzou-Rah

Success and achievements come in all forms at Mizzou, including on the field. Situated in the Southeastern Conference, one of the most electric and competitive athletic conferences in the nation, Mizzou rises to the occasion and develops champions in numerous sports while giving fans something to roar about.