We recently welcomed loyal Tigers back to campus for Donor Recognition Weekend. Over the three-day celebration, we were proud to share our gratitude as well as our ambitions for continued excellence.

One of many highlights was the Jefferson Club Golden Quill Alumni Excellence Awards. We honored six distinguished MU alumni for demonstrating outstanding achievement in their fields:

• John Anderson – ESPN SportsCenter anchor

• William F. “Bill” Baker – regarded as the most important living structural engineer

• Steve Ellebracht – founding principal of IsoTherapeutics, a leading radiopharmaceutical company

• The late Anne R. Kenney – a pioneer in developing standards for digitizing library materials

• Dr. Dale E. Klein – Reese Endowed Professor of Engineering at the University of Texas and former chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

• And Dr. Jim Simón – co-founder and chief scientific officer of IsoTherapeutics

We were also thrilled to welcome our new AD Laird Veatch and his wife Brandy to Saturday night’s Jefferson Club Annual Dinner – just one day after he was formally introduced to the Mizzou community. It was an opportunity for AD Veatch to meet fellow Tigers and to share his vision for winning championships.

We’re always pleased to thank those who support the university in so many ways. Whether it’s achieving record student success, victories on the field or incredible research breakthrough – our donors help shape the future of Mizzou.

— Mun