Congratulations to the six College of Health Sciences students who were revealed as members of the newest cohorts of Mizzou 18 and Mizzou ’39 this week! 

Each spring, the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board honors 18 graduate or professional students in the last year of their degree eligibility and 39 undergraduate seniors for their outstanding achievements, academic success, and contributions to Mizzou and the Columbia community. Each winner chooses a faculty or staff member to recognize as their mentor throughout their college career. 

This year’s recipients received their awards during a ceremony on Traditions Plaza on Wednesday, Feb. 26. 

Mizzou 18

Kejsi Prifti

Hometown: Gjirokaster, Albania

Major: Master of Public Health

Mentor: Mansoo Yu

Mizzou ’39

Ella Earnest

Hometown: Orlando, Florida

Major: BHS in Health Science (Rehabilitation Sciences emphasis)

Mentor: Greg Cox

Delaney Eischen

Hometown: Plainfield, Illinois

Major: Bachelor of Social Work

Mentor: Dale Fitch

Rucha Kelkar

Hometown: Santa Barbara, California

Major: BHS in Health Science (Pre-Professional emphasis)

Mentor: Stephanie Knollhoff

Sofia Ortiz

Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri

Major: BHS in Health Science (Pre-Professional emphasis)

Mentor: Chiswili Chabu

Kailey Williams

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Major: BHS in Health Science (Pre-Professional emphasis)

Mentor: Andrea Simmons