Making mythology child’s play: How a Mizzou alum is bringing ancient stories to new audiences
Robert Carpenter created The Classical Workshop to bring the classics to children through books, games and imaginative play.
Mizzou helps alumna relish her Wienermobile experience
Spending a year driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile gave one alumna a powerful start to her career in public relations.
The pursuit of happiness: Mizzou scholars explore an American ideal as the nation turns 250
At the University of Missouri, experts in law, classical studies and philosophy weigh in on the question that helped build the country.
June 22, 2026
Mizzou alumnus revives forgotten epics
Jordi Alonso, PhD ’21, is translating a never-before-published manuscript and a sweeping poem reimagining Christopher Columbus’ journey.
June 15, 2026
Three Missouri School of Journalism students make strong showing in Hearst National Championships
June 10, 2026
How Mizzou propelled one alumnus to a leadership role at this year’s FIFA World Cup™
Taylor Ashford’s journey from Columbia to FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Kansas City shows how a Mizzou education can prepare you for the role of a lifetime.
June 9, 2026
How one World Cup match shaped Ryan Madden’s life in sports
Inspired by a formative childhood memory, the Mizzou alumnus now helps shape how fans experience soccer in central Texas as the world’s biggest sporting event returns to U.S. soil.
May 28, 2026
From Mizzou to Missouri freezers: Alumni expand honey ice cream brand
Armed with the skills, connections and resilience they built at Mizzou, Conner and Kate Ashton are getting Ollie B’s Honey Ice Cream into stores across the state.
May 26, 2026
Meet the Mizzou alumna behind the Saint Louis Zoo’s new guest experience strategy
From the Missouri School of Journalism to her role as the zoo’s first chief experience officer, Kirby Meyer shows how curiosity and storytelling can shape world-class experiences — and lead to a dream job.
May 12, 2026
Mizzou to recognize three trailblazers with honorary degrees during spring commencement
Hayes Barnard, Barbara Stubbs Cochran and Rodger O. Riney will be recognized at commencement ceremonies this weekend.