2021 MAY Commencement May 7, 8 and 9, 2021 May 14, 15 and 16, 2021 UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI 2021 MAY Commencement TABLE OF CONTENTS University Officials and Committee Members . 3 Master of Music . 30 Master Occupational Therapy . 31 The University of Missouri Profile . 4 Master of Public Affairs. 31 Mizzou Alumni: New Partners in the Enterprise Master of Public Health .. 32 Schools & Colleges . 5 Master of Science .. 33 Master of Social Work . 36 Academic Regalia . 8 Candidates for Professional Degrees Honorary Degree Recipients School of Law . .. 38 Dan Hagan . 9 School of Medicine . 38 John D . Graham . 10 School Veterinary Medicine . 39 Candidates for Graduate Degrees Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Doctor of Philosophy . 11 College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resource . 40 Doctor of Education . 17 College of Arts & Science .. 42 Doctor of Nursing Practice . 18 Robert J . Trulaske, Sr . College of Business . 48 Doctor of Physical Therapy . 19 College of Education . 51 Educational Specialist . 20 College of Engineering . 52 Master of Accountancy . 21 School of Health Professions . 54 Master of Arts . 22 College of Human Environmental Sciences . 57 Master of Business Administration . .. 24 School of Journalism . 58 Master of Education . 25 Sinclair School of Nursing . 59 Master of Engineering . 28 Master of Fine Arts . 28 Reserve Officers Training Master of Health Administration . .. 28 Corps Commissions . 61 Master of Health Science . 29 Alma Mater . 62 Master of Laws . 29 Master of Library and Information Science. 30 Candidates who applied by the application deadline are listed in this program. Candidates who missed this deadline can participate in the commencement ceremonies but are not listed in the program. Candidates for graduation who have restricted the release of their directory information and have not authorized the University to include their name by the established deadline are excluded from the program. 2 Board of Curators UM System Darryl M . Chatman Julia G . Brncic Mun Y . Choi Chair Maurice B . Graham President, University of Missouri Greg E . Hoberock Todd P . Graves Vice Chair Jeffrey L . Layman Phillip H . Snowden David L . Steelman Robin R . Wenneker Michael A . Williams University of Missouri Mun Y . Choi Beth Chancellor Maurice D . Gipson Thomas Spencer President Vice President for Information Vice Chancellor for Inclusion Interim Vice Chancellor University of Missouri Technology & Chief Diversity & Equity and Chief for Research & Economic Information Officer Diversity Officer Development Latha Ramchand Provost and Executive Vice Kamrhan Farwell Patty Habergerger William Stackman Chancellor for Academic Vice Chancellor for Marketing Associate Vice Chancellor for Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Communications & Chief Human Resources & Chief Affairs Marketing & Communication Human Resources Officer Richard Barohn Officer R . Marshall Stewart Executive Vice Chancellor Jackie Lewis Vice Chancellor for Extension for Health Affairs & NextGen Rhonda Gibler Vice Chancellor for & Engagement & Chief Precision Health Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance & Advancement Engagement Officer Director Chief Financial Officer Todd McCubbin Gary Ward Associate Vice Chancellor for Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations & Mizzou Operations & Chief Operating Alumni Association Director Officer Commencement Committee Christian Basi Todd McCubbin Ashley Schwab Paula Thies Director Associate Vice Chancellor for Manager Assistant Registrar Media Relations Alumni Relations and Director University Events Office of the University Mizzou Alumni Association Registrar Kim Humphrey Brenda V . S . Selman Vice Provost Victor Price Assistant Vice Provost Enrollment Management and Associate Registrar Office of the University Strategic Development Office of the University Registrar Registrar-MU 3 The University of Missouri In the course of its history, the University of Missouri has committed itself to: teaching since its founding in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi River; research as part of MIZZOU ALUMNI: the land-grant mandate in the late 1800s; extension services since NEW PARTNERS IN the early 1900s; and most recently economic development. Mizzou is one of only 36 public U.S. universities and the only THE ENTERPRISE public institution in the state to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities. Membership, which Congratulations and welcome to a lifelong relationship recognizes excellence in teaching and research endeavors, includes with your alma mater . only the nation’s top-tier institutions. Graduates who have preceded you know the The origin of the university can be traced to a clause in the federal importance of the Mizzou experience . You will find Act of 1820, which admitted Missouri to the Union. The act that MU is well-regarded by executives of institutions authorized the sale of two tracts of public land with the proceeds everywhere and that you, as a graduate, will profit by earmarked “for the use of a seminary of learning.” The land was the university’s reputation . sold in the 1830s, and sentiment mounted for the establishment of a university. By 1839 the fund amounted to about $100,000, To a great extent, the value of your degree depends and the General Assembly passed two acts that provided for the on how well MU continues its mission of teaching, establishment and location of the University of Missouri. One act research, service and economic development . Your specified that the university be built in one of six central counties. goodwill and support are essential to secure its future The county that offered the greatest inducements in land and and the success of students who follow you . money would obtain the university. Boone County won the bid with $117,921.25 in cash plus land, and in 1839 the University of The university is more than its buildings, more than Missouri was founded in the frontier town of Columbia. its faculty and more than the students present at any Two momentous changes occurred in 1870. Under terms of one time . The university consists of all who enter and the Morrill Act, the university was accorded land-grant status, leave its halls — who are affected by and carry on its prompting the legislature to authorize a School of Agriculture and pervading principles . Mechanical Arts for Columbia and to open a second campus to A university and its alumni are inseparable . Graduation house the School of Mines and Metallurgy at Rolla. day creates a stronger-than-ever bond of mutual Mizzou has schools and colleges in accountancy; agriculture, interdependence . Your continued interest and concern food and natural resources; arts and science; business; education; — and your enthusiastic help beyond today — is engineering; health professions; honors; human environmental important to Mizzou . You are your university . sciences; information science and learning technologies; journalism; law; medicine; music; natural resources; nursing; public affairs; social work; veterinary medicine and visual studies. Mizzou’s breadth and depth enables both students and faculty to take an interdisciplinary approach to intellectual inquiry. The university is a source of pride for all Missourians, setting the standard for higher education in the state and establishing a reputation for excellence known throughout the world. 4 Schools & Colleges College of Agriculture, Food Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business and Natural Resources Includes School of Accountancy Includes School of Natural Resources Ajay Vinzé, PhD, Dean Christopher R . Daubert, PhD, Vice Chancellor and Dean The Trulaske College Business, founded in 1914, today enrolls The mission of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural nearly 5,000 students. The college has four academic units – Resources includes quality teaching, cutting-edge research and the accountancy, finance, management and marketing. Offerings include extension of that research to the people of Missouri. an undergraduate degree in business administration, a full-time MBA From entering freshmen to postdoctoral scientists, students prepare and an execMBA for working professionals, a 150-hour program that for a range of careers. Professional development through clubs and confers both undergraduate and master’s degrees in accountancy, organizations and interaction with business and industry prepares our PhD programs in accountancy and business administration and a graduates to have an impact in the food system, business, government series of online degree programs. policy, environmental awareness, law, medicine and other areas. Students are exposed to relevant concepts, theories and techniques The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station develops new applied to real-world operations of private and public enterprises. technology in animal, biochemical, plant, food and natural resource With a commitment to professional development, the college sciences to keep the state’s agribusiness system competitive in world hosts opportunities for students to gain practical insights through markets and to provide consumers with a safe, low-cost food supply. internships, field projects, guest speakers and executives-in-residence. Technology reaches the people through the college’s Agricultural In addition to teaching students, the college’s faculty members and Natural Resources Extension program. State specialists within conduct and publish research on significant, timely issues and engage the college and area specialists in county centers