Aug. 24, 2026

From Mizzou to the classroom: Four recent grads begin their careers at Battle High School

This fall, Hannah Manning, Jake Calder, Luke Mullersman and Mikayla Sutton will trade their Mizzou classrooms for classrooms of their own at Battle High School in Columbia Public Schools. The four 2026 graduates are ready to put what they learned at the University of Missouri into practice and begin careers centered on helping students learn and discover their potential.

July 19, 2026

Mizzou alumnus Dave Mason’s positive leadership transforms lives — and earns one of education’s highest honors 

When Dave Mason walked across the stage to receive one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for educators, he wasn’t thinking about himself.  He was thinking about his students. 

March 19, 2026

A true friend of the college

Margaret “Peg” McLaughlin spent more than three decades working in public schools, helping students navigate their academic journeys and supporting the counselors who guide them along the way. Today, her impact on education continues through a remarkable commitment to the College of Education & Human Development.

March 18, 2026

A lifetime of advocacy

Ratcliffe, a four-time graduate of the University of Missouri, is the recipient of the College of Education & Human Development’s Lifetime Alumni Achievement Award, which recognizes alumni whose careers have made a lasting difference in their professions and communities.

March 17, 2026

Leadership in family science

For Sarah Mitchell, the study of families has always been about understanding people and the relationships that shape their lives. Mitchell, a three-time graduate of the University of Missouri, is the recipient of the College of Education & Human Development’s Early Career Alumni Achievement Award, which recognizes alumni who are making a significant impact early in their professional careers.

March 15, 2026

From the field to the forefront of education

For Bradley Ekwerekwu, leadership has always been rooted in service. A three-time Mizzou graduate, Ekwerekwu is the recipient of the College of Education & Human Development’s Mid-Career Alumni Achievement Award, which recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities.

Feb. 8, 2026

Mizzou alumnus supports USA Hockey at the Winter Olympics

Kimber Auerbach’s journey to the 2026 Winter Olympics shows how thoughtful leadership and quiet attention can make all the difference in high-pressure moments.