April 30, 2026

Mizzou in Bloom: Donor Recognition Weekend Celebrates Philanthropy

Each spring, the University of Missouri welcomes its most dedicated supporters back to campus for Donor Recognition Weekend, a celebration of generosity, impact and shared pride in the institution’s future. Members of the Jefferson Club — alumni and friends with sustained giving of more than $50,000 — return to reconnect with Mizzou and experience firsthand the momentum their philanthropy makes possible.

This year’s theme, Mizzou in Bloom, reflected both the season and the spirit of a campus recently named one of the most beautiful in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Across Francis Quadrangle, Ellis Library and beyond, guests gathered for a series of events honoring leadership and legacy, from the Chancellor’s Society social and Library Society reception to the Golden Quill Alumni Excellence Award Ceremony, celebrating alumni who are leaders in their fields. Guests visited Art in Bloom at the Museum of Art & Archaeology to view floral interpretations of art and sculpture.

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