April 14, 2025
Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu
Photos by Abbie Lankitus and Sam Cox

University of Missouri President Mun Choi and the campus community recently gathered for a ceremony to remember the lives of Mizzou's students, faculty and staff who died between March 2024 and March 2025. Additionally, an undergraduate student who died in 2000 was recognized.

“We honor the memories of our late Mizzou community members and offer support to their family, friends and colleagues,” President Choi said. “This event recognizes the impact of those we lost and commemorates their ongoing legacy.”

During the ceremony, the Switzler Hall bell tolled after each name was read. All campus flags were flown at half-staff for the day, and the Jesse Hall dome was darkened through the night.

Those honored at the ceremony included the following Arts and Science student, faculty and staff members:

Student

• Candice Myesha Richie, College of Arts and Science

Faculty

• Sadie Chandler, College of Arts and Science
• Michael Edward Goldschmidt, College of Arts and Science
• Wang-Sik Kim, College of Arts and Science