Oct. 15, 2025
Honorary Degrees Committee
Contact: Professor Wendy Sims, 2025-2026 Honorary Degrees Committee ChairEmail: honorarydegree@missouri.edu…
Oct. 15, 2025
Mizzou Medal of Distinction
The Mizzou Medal of Distinction is among the highest honors our campus can bestow. This medal recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves through scholarly, artistic, professional, governmental or humanitarian achievements, and who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the public interest and the State of Missouri motto, “Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law.” Honorees inspire our community through their service, accomplishments and vision. Designed by Olivia Childs, Katie O’Russa and Jess Nguyen, graphic design majors in the School of Visual Studies in the College of Arts and Science, the medal was modeled on the theme…