Alumni, Page 2

Brian Whorley

Making health care affordable

Mizzou alumnus Brian Whorley’s company empowers patients to get the health care they need and pay on their own timeline.

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Mizzou Engineering alumni honored with 2024 Jefferson Club Golden Quill Alumni Excellence Awards return to campus 

Dale Klein and William “Bill” Baker were on campus to receive the 2024 Jefferson Club Golden Quill Alumni Excellence Award, one of Mizzou's highest honors. Recipients of the award demonstrate outstanding achievement in their chosen field and reflect the university’s core values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

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Mizzou prepares Feist for career at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center

Kendall Feist grew up on a farm in Cologne, Minnesota, and had 101 students in his graduating high school class. When he arrived at the University of Missouri, he decided to set his sights on the stars — literally. Feist was a mechanical engineering major who spent most of his time outside of class on the Mizzou Space Program.

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Baker Honored with James E. ‘Bud’ Moulder Distinguished Alumni Award

Donald F. Baker, B.S. CE ’71 was honored with a James E. “Bud” Moulder Distinguished Alumni Award at Mizzou Engineering’s annual Awards Banquet on March 15.

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Haferkamp honored with James E. ‘Bud’ Moulder Distinguished Alumni Award

Jeff Haferkamp receives the James E. "Bud" Moulder Distinguished Alumni Award with Interim Dean Praveen Edara and President Choi. Jeff Haferkamp, B.S. ISE ’76, was honored with a James E. “Bud” Moulder Distinguished Alumni Award at Mizzou Engineering’s 2024 Awards Banquet on March 15. The award recognizes individuals who distinguish themselves in service to the…

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Rollins receives MUEAO Citation of Merit Award for service to College, profession

Myron Rollins receives the MUEAO Citation of Merit Award with Interim Dean Praveen Edara and President Choi Myron Rollins, B.S. EE ’74, was honored with the Citation of Merit Award at Mizzou Engineering’s annual Award Banquet March 15. The award, conferred by the MU Engineering Alumni Organization, recognizes those who have distinguished themselves in service…

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Construction Management Leadership Institute helps professionals hone skills

Just a few years after graduating from Mizzou Engineering, Joe Modica is already climbing the leadership ladder, now serving as an assistant project manager at Nabholz Corporation. So when he saw an opportunity to expand upon his engineering and leadership skills at Mizzou, he seized the opportunity. Now, Modica is one of 36 professionals who successfully completed the inaugural Construction Management Leadership Institute, a three-day intensive training for civil engineers and construction professionals.

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Equipped with Ph.D. in civil engineering, alumnus begins tenure-track position

Equipped with a Ph.D. in civil engineering and supported by an advisor-turned mentor at Mizzou Engineering, Aboah Armstrong has joined the faculty of North Dakota State University.

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Storrs, longtime formula car fans, establish endowment for Mizzou Racing

Walter and Sharon Storrs have established an endowment for Mizzou Racing. It’s the College’s first endowment for a student organization.

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Five inducted into Chemical Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni

Chemical Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni inductees. Five new members were inducted into the Chemical Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni in October. Now in its 10th year, the Academy recognizes the program’s most prominent alumni and friends. “Members of this esteemed alumni academy exemplify the best in engineering, philanthropy and service,” said Kevin Gillis, chair…