
Dec. 10, 2024
Leaving a legacy of happiness
Mizzou nursing graduate Christian Birtell is showing that a positive attitude can be contagious at the Show Me State’s flagship university, and his newly created “Show Me Happy” student organization will live on as he starts his nursing career at MU Health Care.

Dec. 10, 2024
Making the most of every opportunity
When University of Missouri senior Hannah Bockting graduates this December, she will add a new chapter to her family’s legacy at Mizzou.

Dec. 10, 2024
Fashion meets entrepreneurship
After graduating from Mizzou in December, Samie Chitwood will transform her startup idea from college — Blossoms Boutique LLC —into a full-time business in Belle, Missouri.

Dec. 10, 2024
Chasing news, shaping policies
With help from the Missouri Method, Olivia Gyapong of Silver Spring, Maryland, is turning her passion for journalism and politics into a dream career.

Dec. 10, 2024
Discovering his story
Brandon Jenkins-Haynes leveraged the Missouri Method to hone his skills, craft his beat and prepare for success beyond graduation.

Dec. 10, 2024
Building her future
A career fair at Mizzou’s College of Engineering helped Britney Oliver find her dream career at ARCO Construction Company.

Dec. 10, 2024
Blending creativity, purpose and positive vibes
When University of Missouri senior Trey Scott saw that streetwear clothing lacked positive messaging, he decided to do something about it — by launching his own uplifting brand.

Dec. 10, 2024
Combining passions
With degrees in both music and public health, Mizzou graduate Robyne Sieh hopes to explore how music can impact our health, with possibilities for music therapy and health inspections along the way.

Dec. 10, 2024
Leading through service
Blake Willoughby serves on the Columbia school board, works a real estate job and is graduating with a doctoral degree from Mizzou — all in an effort to improve outcomes for his community.

Dec. 10, 2024
Powering innovation
Lane Osborn, a student in Mizzou’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business, has invented a groundbreaking tool for linemen.