Alumni

Jordi Alonso at table with book and manuscript pages

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.

Three journalism students

June 15, 2026

Three Missouri School of Journalism students make strong showing in Hearst National Championships

Taylor Ashford stands in front of a wall with a FIFA Kansas City logo

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.

Ryan Madden with his three sons in Mizzou gear at Austin FC's stadium

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.

Kate, Oliver and Conner Ashton

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.

Kirby Meyer portrait

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.

Hayes Barnard, Barbara Stubbs Cochran and Rodger O. Riney

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.

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