In the spirit of service, first modeled by the University’s founding families in 1839, the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board presents the Mizzou 18 and Mizzou 39 Awards. These awards are dedicated to honoring University of Missouri graduate and undergraduate students in the last year of their degree eligibility. The honorees represent a variety of majors, activities and organizations from across campus. Each winner also chooses a faculty or staff member to recognize as their adviser throughout their college career.

Four MU College of Education students were among the honorees.

Mizzou 18 recipients are chosen for their world-class research, collaboration with faculty and staff, and their demonstrated leadership with undergraduate students. Mizzou 39 recipients are chosen for their academic achievement, leadership and service to Mizzou and the community.

This year’s honorees were announced Tuesday, Feb. 26, during a reveal ceremony at Traditions Plaza on the University of Missouri campus. 

Mizzou 18

Shelby Anderson

Area of Study: Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Activities/Honors: Graduate Assistant at the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center, Co-Advisor for the 42nd Annual Big XII Conference on Black Student Government
Mentor: Donald Gilliam

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Amand Hardiman

Area of Study: Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis
Hometown: Columbia, Missouri
Activities/Honors: Center for Academic Success and Excellence Graduate Assistant Coordinator; Williams Research Group – Researcher; Student-Athletes Fostering Equality (SAFE) – Facilitator; Black Collegiate Network (BCN) – Advisor; Hickman High School Men’s Basketball Coach
Mentor: Donell Young

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Kelsey Forqueran

Area of Study: Law/Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis
Hometown: Malta Bend, Missouri
Activities/Honors: Graduate Assistant for the Office of Student Accountability and Support, School of Law Admissions Ambassador, University of Missouri School of Law MOLAP (Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program) Liaison
Mentor: Julie Drury

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Mizzou 39

Matt Bourke

Major: Seconday Language Arts Education
Hometown: Elmhurst, Illinois
Activities/Honors: Residential Life, Education Ambassadors Leadership Team, It’s On Us Mizzou, Office of the Provost, Interactive Theatre Troupe, College of Education Student Council
Mentor: Jim Spain

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Anna West

Major: Middle School Social Studies Education
Hometown: Weston, Connecticut
Activities/Honors: Tour Team; Veritas; The Crossing High School Ministry: Pi Lambda Theta – Education Honors Society; Gentry Middle School Student Teacher
Mentor: LeAnn Stroupe

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