From left, University of Central Missouri (UCM) Board of Governors President John Collier, Gov. Mike Parson and UCM President Roger Best pose for a photo during the governor’s campus visit on Thursday, Nov. 21.

Parson is holding a proclamation presented by UCM in recognition of his support of the university and higher education during his time as the 57th governor of Missouri.

His visit included speaking to students in a government class, a firsthand look at the progress of the Humphreys Building renovation project, meeting Molly, the university’s live mule mascot, stopping by the Forbes Center, and offering remarks about his time in office.

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