Commencement // Show Me Mizzou // University of Missouri

May 8, 2023

Cows, crops and classrooms

Senior Ellen Phillips’ degree is a perfect fit. Why? Because she designed it herself. Learn how her childhood on a farm is informing her goals of becoming a lawyer.

May 8, 2023

Coming home

Kristen Galler always knew she wanted to teach. When she transferred to Mizzou, she knew she’d found her place.

May 8, 2023

Hitched to a STAR

Graduating chemistry, biological sciences and psychological sciences major Aidan Wirrick rode Mizzou’s research preparatory program to career-altering laboratory opportunities.

May 8, 2023

Cultivating connections

Through the Honors College, economics and public health major Kathryn Gluesenkamp explored Mizzou’s academic landscape and realized her path.

May 8, 2023

Circling back

Nate Brown returned to MU with more hands-on journalism experience than any of his current classmates. At the Missouri School of Journalism, he discovered he still had more to learn.

May 8, 2023

Small town dreams, big time opportunities

Katie Jennings left her hometown of Oak Grove, Missouri, to pursue her dreams at the “big state school.” Ultimately, she hopes to return and give back.

May 8, 2023

Born for this

Christyl Barnes explored several institutions, majors and career paths before finding her home at Mizzou. Now, as a master’s degree recipient and instructor at the Sinclair School of Nursing, she’s right where she belongs.

May 8, 2023

Driving toward success

Four years ago, Ogheneobarome “Obaro” Emeje chose Mizzou to stay close to her family. Little did she know, she would find a second one once she arrived.

May 8, 2023

Back to fifth grade

From finding love at Mizzou to honing her skills in the classroom, Ashley Barth shares her journey to becoming a fifth grade teacher.

May 8, 2023

Investing in his future

Graduating business administration major Tyler Hagan has embraced his leadership skills and harnessed his passion for finance as he embarks on a career in the Windy City.