Honors College Welcomes Andrew Leland as Cherng Distinguished Scholar

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Morgan Davi — An Honors Advisor in Europe

Morgan Davi (pictured right), an Honors College advisor, traveled to Italy last summer with several other Mizzou advisors and staff to visit MU's campus partner, CEA CAPA, at their Rome and Florence campuses. Davi is pictured with Xander Negozio, an academic advisor for digital storytelling and film studies in the College of Arts and Science.…

Uplifting and Supporting Others

Kanwal Haq said her time at Mizzou was highlighted by outstanding mentors and supportive faculty. She especially enjoyed her time in the Honors College, where her "Readings in Biological Science" course changed the trajectory of her life. Photo courtesy of Kanwal Haq. “… the idea that some lives matter less is the root of all…

A Sense of Adventure

Bailey Stover has participated in three study abroad experiences during her time as an undergraduate student at the University of Missouri: Costa Rica, Peru and Spain. Those opportunities have allowed her to explore the world in fun and unique ways. Photo courtesy of Bailey Stover. A fan of writing from a young age, Bailey Stover…

Honors College Welcomes Inaugural Cohort of Tarkow Teaching Fellows

Interested in supporting future Tarkow Teaching Fellows? Contact Melia Douglass (mdouglass@missouri.edu) for more information! For 50-plus years, Ted Tarkow has shared his passion for philosophy, literature and art with thousands of University of Missouri students. Tarkow, a professor emeritus of classical studies, has held a variety of roles during his Mizzou tenure, including several within…

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Founded in 1958, we currently enroll 2,900+ students and feature an alumni base of over 13,000 graduates. We offer nearly 200 unique courses every year, have an active faculty of 220 of MU’s most accomplished scholars, and offer a number of annual scholarships. The College serves a diverse group of high-achieving students, with majors in nearly every discipline from Art to Engineering, so that they can excel in all facets of their education, and become engaged in a pursuit of life-long, interdisciplinary learning. We provide a rich and dynamic environment, fully engaged in all of the intellectual and interpersonal dimensions of a student’s life – scholarly inquiry, research, creative endeavors, and post-graduate success.

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