Photo gallery: Senior Sendoff 2026

Members of the Class of 2026 charged through the Columns to complete a Tiger tradition before this week's graduation ceremonies. Check out photos from the event.

May 11, 2026
Photos by Abbie Lankitus

Tigers gathered on Francis Quadrangle on Saturday, May 9, for one of the University of Missouri's most beloved traditions: Senior Sendoff. With Truman the Tiger leading the way, the students ran through the Columns as a culmination of their successful collegiate careers at Mizzou.

As freshmen, the Class of 2026 walked toward Jesse Hall as part of Tiger Walk to symbolize their futures at Mizzou. With their final classes behind them, the seniors reversed course and headed toward the community to mark their future endeavors as part of a Tiger alumni network of more than 370,000.

Here are a few of our favorite photos from the event.

Truman the Tiger high-fiving students walking by on the Quad
Students running through the Columns
Group of people standing outside in Mizzou tee shirts
Two students holding up buttons that say "Mizzou Alum"

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