Browne - Hyde

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- E.J. and Debbi Browne of Pflugerville, Texas, announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Michelle Browne, to Ryan Michael Hyde, both of Columbia. He is the son of Mike and Diane Hyde of Des Peres, Mo.

Browne is a 2005 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She received a bachelor of arts degree in history and political science from the University of Missouri in 2008. She expects to receive a juris doctor degree from the university's School of Law in May.

Hyde is a 2004 graduate of St. Louis University High School. He received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from the University of Dayton in 2008. He received a juris doctor degree from UM School of Law in 2011, and expects to receive a master's degree in business administration from the University of Missouri in May.

A May 26 wedding is planned at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Columbia.