Students

Trent Foster headshot

Dec. 11, 2023

Building connections

Trent Foster has always had a passion for tinkering with technology. After graduation, the electrical and computer engineering major will move to Kansas City to start work as a software developer for Garmin.

Brenna Donnelly headshot

Dec. 11, 2023

Finding her voice

Brenna Donnelly didn’t know anyone at Mizzou when she arrived on campus. Now, she’s developed a robust network of friends and faculty members who are supporting her as she prepares to transition into life after college.

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Dec. 11, 2023

Engaging communities one listening session at a time

First-generation graduate student Ashley Estwin is already making an impact thanks to hands-on learning experiences offered at Mizzou. Now, the College of Health Sciences graduate is ready to apply new skills in the workforce and create change in her community.

Orlando Guerrero headshot

Dec. 11, 2023

Learning to love higher education

Unsure of what to do after high school, Orlando Guerrero toured Mizzou and realized college was his next venture.

Nick Young headshot

Dec. 11, 2023

Selfless support in Mid-MO and beyond

After transferring to Mizzou to learn how to serve others through teaching, Nick Young is taking his degree back to his hometown in rural Missouri — prepared to help students with special needs succeed in the classroom and in life.

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Dec. 11, 2023

Capturing a dream

Graduating senior Sophia Bianco’s Mizzou experience has encouraged her to use her strengths to pursue her passions, no matter how ambitious they may be.

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Dec. 11, 2023

From childhood inspiration to professional aspiration

Transfer student Evan Shearer knows what it’s like to be a patient dealing with injuries. He’s combining his personal experiences with a world-class Sinclair School of Nursing education to help patients through some of their most challenging days.

Top row: Sophia Bianco, Brenna Donnelly, Ashley Estwin and Trent Foster Bottom row: Orlando Guerrero, Kenzi Schultz, Evan Shearer and Nick Young

Dec. 11, 2023

Faces of winter 2023

From nurses to software developers — meet eight students who will graduate from Mizzou this week.

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Dec. 8, 2023

Photo gallery: Deck the Columns 2023

Seventy degrees in December? We'll take it! Check out photos from this year's Deck the Columns event — Mizzou's annual student, staff and faculty celebration.

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Dec. 8, 2023

More than 1,780 to receive degrees from Mizzou

Graduates will join more than 362,000 alumni worldwide who have successful careers as actors, artists, musicians, business leaders, politicians, inventors and more.

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