Mizzou Model United Nations Students Earned Honors
The student organization has expanded its professional outreach as members secured multiple awards at recent conferences.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in International Relations
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Mizzou Model United Nations members recently returned from top-tier conferences in New York City and Chicago with multiple individual accolades. The organization, which has operated for 25 years, is currently scaling its professional networking efforts.
Why it matters
The club provides a direct avenue for students to cultivate careers in foreign relations by simulating committee work on global topics. By pairing competitive success with an alumni network, members gain professional guidance beyond the classroom.
Eight delegates received the Individual Delegate Award out of 300 total assembly participants. Additionally, the club previously sent 12 delegates to New York and 20 to Chicago.
The players
Makalya Mayhew
She is a student delegate who received an Individual Delegate Award for her work in the United Nations Environment Assembly.
John Bertoncin
He is a student delegate who earned an Individual Delegate Award at the United Nations Environment Assembly.
Zach Loesing
He is a student delegate who received a Position Paper Award during the National Model United Nations.
The details
Students serve as representatives for various nations while debating critical international issues in a mock United Nations environment. To support these goals, the group has established an alumni network to connect current students with professionals in the foreign affairs sector.
Timeline
The organization meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at Switzler Hall.
The club plans to attend the American Model United Nations in Chicago during Thanksgiving break 2026.
Political Context
This story follows the competitive performance patterns established by the National Model United Nations assembly standards. The organization extends the educational scope of international relations by aligning its internal training with the formal diplomatic procedures utilized by global institutions.
Students involved in the club gain practical experience in debate and public policy that directly prepares them for foreign service careers. For local residents, the group's alumni network represents a rising pipeline of professionals entering the global affairs sector.
The takeaway
Competitive mock diplomacy offers students a rigorous environment to test their skills before entering the professional workforce. Participants often leverage these awards and networking contacts to secure internships and career paths in international government agencies.
Further reading
For more information on local diplomatic engagement, visit the International Relations section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Maneater.
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