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Rodger O. Riney

May 12, 2026

Riney to receive honorary doctorate

Scottrade founder Rodger O. Riney, BS CiE ’68, MBA ’69, is among the Mizzou trailblazers to be recognized at spring 2026 commencement ceremonies.

Josh Donaldson, Wyatt Carlson, Kayla Deuser, Sara Dodson, Katelyn Marquez, Kenzie McAllister, Liberty Stone

May 11, 2026

Mizzou Engineers embark on the next stage of their journeys

Members of the class of 2026 have put in the hours, done the work and demonstrated they have what it takes to build a more resilient world

Liberty Stone

May 11, 2026

Civil engineering grad found the right fit at Mizzou

Liberty Stone experienced fulfillment and learned valuable real-world skills through involvement, research and internships.

Sara Dodson

May 11, 2026

Industrial engineering grad discovered synergy and service

Mizzou offered Sara Dodson a rich environment where she could build on her passion for helping organizations and people work better.

Josh Donaldson

May 11, 2026

Biological engineering grad designed life of service

At Mizzou, Josh Donaldson built a record of scholarship, leadership and a vision to solve real-world challenges.

Katelynn Marquez

May 8, 2026

Mechanical engineering grad grew through research

Katelynn Marquez overcame challenges and doubts during her academic journey to become a confident self-starter, problem solver and proud Mizzou Engineer.

Wyatt Carlson

May 7, 2026

‘Nothing is more valuable than meaningful relationships’

During his time on campus, Wyatt Carlson was deeply involved in Mizzou Engineering, creating connections and supporting others.

Kenzie McAllister

May 6, 2026

Computer science grad discovered the friends of a lifetime

For Farmington native Kenzie McAllister, Mizzou was the perfect fit for her ambitions and a place where she could continue a family legacy.

Noel Aloysius and Moussa Theodore Yatta

May 5, 2026

Helping growers produce sweet corn more efficiently

University of Missouri researchers find farmers can cut back on water without losing crop quality.

Kayla Deuser

May 4, 2026

Information technology grad discovered her true calling

Kayla Deuser was inspired by Hollywood portrayals of hackers, but it took a real-world opportunity to illuminate her career path.