Cindy Nguyen, Kindergarten teacher

Growing up only two hours away from the University of Missouri, Cindy Nguyen chose to be a Tiger because Mizzou had an abundance of opportunities, provided her with scholarships as a first-generation college student and was close to home.

Mary Clare Lacke, Content creator

Mary Clare Lacke attributes her smooth transition into a successful career to the invaluable internships and hands-on learning experiences she gained at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. During her time at Mizzou, Lacke had several internships...

Isaiah Massey, Sales support specialist

Isaiah Massey embraced every opportunity at the University of Missouri, using his time on campus to explore and refine his career path. Initially, he set his sights on a degree in agricultural education.

Kendall Feist, College of Engineering

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…

Luke Pfitzinger, School of Nursing

Both of Luke Pfitzinger’s parents are graduates of the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, and when it was his time to pick his own academic focus at Mizzou, he decided to follow in his parents’ footsteps. To help cover his college expenses, Pfitzinger worked 80 hours per week as a firefighter and emergency…

Savannah Gonzales, College of Health Sciences

When she arrived at the University of Missouri for her freshman year, Savannah Gonzales didn’t know anyone, but the Muskego, Wisconsin, native quickly built a community of friends and mentors by getting involved on campus. Within the MU College of Health Sciences, she gained invaluable clinical experience in the Robert G. Combs Language Preschool serving…