Celebrating MU Commencement: Honoring Traditions and New Beginnings

Graduation is a time of joy, reflection, and celebration—a culmination of years of hard work and a stepping stone to the future. At the University of Missouri, we cherish this milestone and invite you to join us in celebrating the rich traditions of commencement.

This December, MU Student Unions is hosting an exhibition on the second floor of the MU Student Center, featuring the MIZZOU TRADITIONS display case, where we showcase the history and stories of our commencement ceremonies. From photographs to memorabilia, the display highlights the unique journey of MU graduates across generations.

We’re calling on you—our proud alumni and upcoming graduates—to contribute! If you have photos or mementos from your commencement, whether you’re part of the Class of 2025 or graduated decades ago, we’d love to include them in a future exhibit. Share your memories and help us celebrate the shared legacy of MU Tigers past and present.

Let’s make this season of celebration a memorable one, filled with pride, nostalgia, and hope for the future. Congratulations to all December 2024 graduates—your MU family is proud of you!

Go Tigers! 🐯

In addition to this, mark your calendars for the ceremonies happening December 13-14, 2024. This weekend promises to be filled with excitement and pride as we honor our graduates:

Friday, December 13
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources1 p.m. | Hearnes Center
College of Education & Human Development2 p.m. | Jesse Auditorium
College of Engineering3:30 p.m. | Hearnes Center
Missouri School of Journalism4:30 p.m. | Jesse Auditorium
Trulaske College of Business6 p.m. | Hearnes Center

Saturday, December 14
Sinclair School of Nursing8:30 a.m. | Jesse Auditorium
Honors College11 a.m. | Jesse Auditorium
Graduate Degrees: Doctoral, Education Specialist, Master’s12 p.m. | Hearnes Center
College of Arts & Science3 p.m. | Hearnes Center
College of Health Sciences4 p.m. | Jesse Auditorium

ROTC Commissioning ceremonies for Air Force, Army, and Naval ROTC will be announced soon.

If you have images or items from your MU commencement, reach out to our curator Hongjue Dai at hdgh2@missouri.edu.