Alumni

USA hockey player with raised fist and American flag draped over his shoulders

April 8, 2026

Mizzou alumna Elsa Garrison captures sports history through the lens

For nearly 30 years, Garrison has worked her dream job as a staff photographer at Getty Images, capturing some of the most iconic moments in sports.

Squirrel runs down tree

April 8, 2026

‘Jon Hamm’ and other furry fundraisers help raise money for Mizzou Botanic Garden

Mizzou Giving Day campaign allowed donors to name squirrels and support campus landscaping.

Mia Byrne in MIZ jacket

April 7, 2026

How Mizzou helped this graduate turn her passion for fashion into a career

Mia Byrne, BS ’25, applies her textile and apparel management training every day in her role at Abercrombie & Fitch.

Erin Spong skiing down a snow-covered mountain

March 17, 2026

Mizzou alumna blends skiing and storytelling into a career

From the Missouri School of Journalism to the world’s steepest slopes, Erin Spong’s journey shows how a Mizzou education can launch into an extraordinary, unconventional career.

University of Missouri Giving Day graphic

March 4, 2026

A first gift and a lasting legacy: The heart behind Mizzou Giving Day 

Two University of Missouri alumnae who graduated more than 50 years apart share their inspirations for giving back.

People on stage at the Missouri Theater during True/False Film Fest

March 4, 2026

From Mizzou to the big screen: Alumnus debuts film at True/False Film Fest

Jj Measer adds his name to short list of Murray Center alumni to screen a film at the nation’s premier documentary festival.

Tara and Greg Boehne

March 3, 2026

A legacy of love and generosity at Mizzou

From meeting at Summer Welcome to creating scholarships to support future Tigers, Greg and Tara Boehne show how one couple can make a lasting difference.

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