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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.

Sept. 11, 2026
Photos by Reagan Manis and Abbie Lankitus

Line of people standing behind a wreath on an easel

Large group of people seated outdoors in front of American flag hanging from a crane

Group of musicians in kilts with American flag hanging in the background

Line of people saluting flags at half staff

People in line with hands over heart and hats removed

Musician playing instrument with American flag hanging in the background

People sitting outdoors talking to others in military outfits

Read more about how Mizzou honored the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on University of Missouri President Mun Choi's blog.

Oct. 28, 2026

Mizzou receives significant estate gift to advance journalism education

Alumnus Rick Gevers and his wife, Karen Burns, are investing in the Missouri School of Journalism's tradition of hands-on learning and innovation.

Oct. 28, 2026

Adam Guy’s Mizzou journey comes full circle at Memorial Stadium

From selling lemonade nearby to elevating the fan experience inside the stadium, the entrepreneur has built a business rooted in innovation, community and Tiger pride.

Oct. 26, 2026

Literary fright night: Mizzou expert suggests five scary novels for Halloween

From classic monsters to modern nightmares, Sheri-Marie Harrison shares five novels that trace the evolution of Gothic storytelling and reveal why we still love a good scare.

Oct. 26, 2026

Why do some people spread the flu while others avoid infection? Mizzou researchers investigate

Backed by a $19 million NIH P01 grant, Mizzou scientists are studying how influenza spreads, with the goal of developing better ways to prevent infections.