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portrait of John BiesJohn Bies, PhD '72
The John Bies International Travel Scholarship provides financial support for doctoral students traveling to international professional meetings or defrays international travel costs associated with dissertation research. More about John Bies
portrait of Ret. Col. Robert D. BanningRet. Col. Robert D. Banning, BS '58
The Robert D. Banning Endowment Fund in Public Administration was established by Col. Banning to assist the Truman School of Public Affairs. More about Robert Banning
map of the US with Mizzou Graduate AlumniMizzou Alumni in all 50 States
Mizzou's graduate alumni reside in all 50 U.S. States. View the U.S. Mizzou Graduate Alumni Map (PDF)
map of the worldsMizzou Alumni Around the Globe
Mizzou's graduate alumni reside in over 110 countries around the world. View the International Mizzou Graduate Alumni Map (PDF)

Quick Facts

  • 35% of doctoral students at MU graduate with over $35,000 in debt
  • 41% of freshman aspire to earn a master's degree, 18% a doctorate
  • Mizzou grants the most doctoral degrees in Missouri