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Raven Smith and Emma Smoczynski both grew up in Illinois and have a lot of love for Chicago. They also both came to Mizzou for new experiences and they credit the university for helping them flourish as young adults. Raven Smith, a sophomore in the University of Missouri School of Health Professions, is the founder and CEO of clothing line turned movement "Straight from the Go." Emma Smoczynski came to Mizzou for undergrad to pursue journalism. Upon discovering other opportunities her focus shifted to public policy. She will receive her MPA from the Truman School of Public Affairs in May. Read more about these #MizzouMade students https://news.missouri.edu/2018/sweet-home-mizzou/

Nutrition & exercise experts at Mizzou have some advice for staying healthy when all we want to do is stay inside on cold winter days... (Hint: being sedentary all day is not good!)

Travel can be a key part of the college experience. But one team of Mizzou students doesn’t just want to travel, they want to revolutionize the way people see the world. So they developed an app for that. Here is Kolu's #MizzouMade story!

When you aren't sure if you can wait another day for @mizzouhoops to return to Mizzou Arena. 📸: @mikalacompton

James Bohnett, a member of Mizzou Wheelchair Basketball, is making the most of his time at Mizzou. Bohnett will graduate in May with not one but FOUR degrees--political science, economics, mathematics and statistics. #MizzouMade

President Choi: " As a university president, I have the privilege of meeting people every day who have benefited from the transformational power of higher education. That is something I want for all Missourians." Choi's column on the UM System's impact in rural Missouri has appeared in the Joplin Globe, the St. Louis Post Dispatch, the Columbia Missourian, the Chronicle of Higher Education and more.

Why do we have so many #MizzouMade proposals to share?? Well for couples like Mitchell and Shelby Ayers the Mizzou campus (and the Columns) represent their favorite place! 💛🐯🖤

We love #MizzouMade love stories, what better day than #ValentinesDay to share a few gems 💛🖤

In honor of Valentine's Day here is one of our favorite #MizzouMade love stories. While attending Mizzou, John Logsdon, BS PA ’63, a white man, fell in love with fellow student Gloria Newton, ’63, a black woman. At the time interracial marriage was illegal in Missouri. They have been married now for more than 52 years.

Last September, #MizzouMade alumnus David Novak & his family announced a $21.6 million gift to the Missouri School of Journalism to establish the Novak Leadership Institute. The goal: create a world-class program to develop the next generation of leaders who make a positive and meaningful impact in their organizations and communities.

Even though Lexi Wolkow grew up in South Dakota, she never considered going to any school other than Mizzou. A 2014 graduate, Wolkow now puts her love for kids and teaching to work as an MU Adventure Club employee! #MizzouMade