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As one semester came to a close and the excitement of commencement approached, April was filled with moments worth celebrating across Missouri S&T. From cutting the ribbon on a new campus era to chasing excellence on the field, the Miner community kept its momentum in high gear. Take a look back at some of the highlights that made April a memorable month on campus.

See more amazing photos here: https://focus.mst.edu/st-in-photos-april-2026

Meet Matik Heskin and Adam Boland! By day, they’re doctoral students at Missouri S&T, researching hypersonic vehicles and high-temperature materials. By night (or at a moment’s notice), they’re rushing to respond to emergencies with the Rolla Rural Fire Department.
These two roommates and best friends have built their lives around heat, pressure, and quick problem-solving.

They prove that you can balance heavy grad school research with giving back to your community!

👉 Read more here: https://focus.mst.edu/degrees-of-heat

When Milena Lynn Gessert crossed the commencement stage at Missouri S&T earlier this month, she was likely one of the youngest participants in university history.

Check out the YouTube video linked in the story!

Oh baby! S&T grad crosses stage with 2-month-old daughter When Milena Lynn Gessert crossed the commencement stage at Missouri S&T earlier this month, she was likely one of the youngest participants in university history.

What started as a class project at Missouri S&T is now a sustainability startup with big potential. 🎨🌱

Students Adrianna Sasser and Karly Butts created “MicroHues,” a company developing eco-friendly paints made from microalgae and cyanobacteria. Their mission is to reduce pollution and microplastics while creating safer, more sustainable art materials.

The startup has already won multiple pitch competitions and grants as the founders continue refining their biodegradable paint products for artists.

A cleaner coat: S&T students launch paint sustainability startup ‘MicroHues’ Adrianna Sasser and Karly Butts didn’t expect a class project at Missouri S&T to turn into a business. Now, the two are developing sustainable paints through their startup, MicroHues.

Once a Miner, always a Miner. Congratulations to the class of 2026!