Oct. 21, 2024
A Powerful Experience
Story and photos by Logan Jackson Each year, the University of Missouri Honors College selects a One Read book that incoming Honors students engage with in a variety of ways. Along with a symposium – where students have the opportunity to interact with the author of that year’s text – students can dive further into the selected book through the Extended One Read course. While several Honors students have the chance to take the class, the Honors College developed the Tarkow Teaching Fellows program late last year to allow for more students to partake in the in-depth…
Sep. 17, 2024
The Perfect Place to Grow
Story by Logan Jackson Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Jacob Hicks said the University of Missouri was always on his radar as a great option to continue his education. When Hicks made an official campus visit, Mizzou went from being an option to the primary option. “There were definitely some other schools that I looked at,” Hicks said. “Mizzou was the first place I visited that wowed me with all the research opportunities and fun classes. They also actually had the major I was interested in – plant sciences. Mizzou just felt welcoming overall.” Hicks has been caring…
Sep. 12, 2024
The Perfect Fit
The Honors College Communication Internship team plays an important role in telling the Honors story. They showcase their storytelling skills in a variety of ways and through numerous communication channels. The team includes four students. Meet one of the new faces on the team, Sophia Anderson! Anderson is a junior journalism and sociology double major. How did you find your way to the University of Missouri? I came to Mizzou because the School of Journalism was the best fit for the work I wanted to do. I also got a great scholarship, which helped a…
Sep. 11, 2024
Enjoying a Customizable Curriculum
The Honors College Communication Internship team plays an important role in telling the Honors story. They showcase their storytelling skills in a variety of ways and through numerous communication channels. The team includes four students. Meet one of those students, Eric Kiekeben! Kiekeben is a junior journalism major, who is also minoring in French. How did you find your way to the University of Missouri? Being all the way from Ohio, the journalism program here at Mizzou is what lured me in. Our J-School has provided me with so many opportunities that I know will…
Sep. 9, 2024
Pursuing Hands-On Learning Opportunities
The Honors College Communication Internship team plays an important role in telling the Honors story. They showcase their storytelling skills in a variety of ways and through numerous communication channels. The team includes four students. Meet one of the new faces on the team, Kaiya Lynch! Lynch is a junior journalism (strategic communication) major, who is also pursuing a minor in information technology. How did you find your way to the University of Missouri? Going to high school in Kansas City and being the editor-in-chief of the newspaper, we would participate in the J-Day competition…
Sep. 8, 2024
Sharing the Honors Story
The Honors College Communication Internship team plays an important role in telling the Honors story. They showcase their storytelling skills in a variety of ways and through numerous communication channels. The team includes four students. Meet one of those students, Sam Ennis! Ennis, a senior history and journalism (strategic communication) double major, has been part of the team since he was a freshman. How did you find your way to the University of Missouri? Both my parents and a lot of my extended family attended Mizzou, and since I wanted to major in journalism it seemed…
Aug. 25, 2024
Encouraging the Next Generation of Musical Experts
A simple note from a violin teacher put a third grade Julie Rosenfeld on a path that would eventually have her perform in more than 1,200 concerts across 20-plus countries. The note came from Ethel Campbell, who was part of a program that sent string instrument teachers to elementary schools across the Los Angeles, California, area. Rosenfeld grew up in a family of music lovers and said her parents were happy to let her explore the new musical opportunity. “I was a smaller kid, so the obvious string instrument for me was the violin,” Rosenfeld said. “I…
Aug. 17, 2024
Mizzou Welcomes 2024 Cohort of Stamps Scholars
The University of Missouri is one of just 36 universities across the United States and into the United Kingdom that partners with the Stamps Scholars Program on a premier scholarship. Mizzou has collaborated with the program since 2017, offering Tigers a full four-year scholarship, covering up to the total estimated cost of attendance (including housing), plus an additional $16,000 enrichment fund for students to use throughout their time at MU. Mizzou has welcomed more than 40 Scholars since the partnership began – and will bring in another strong cohort this fall. Seven students will join the amazing Stamps…
Aug. 16, 2024
‘A Game Changer’
Kiraly Vega had two items on her college wish list – a place where she could participate in undergraduate research and engage in an exciting study abroad program. Not only did the University of Missouri offer both, as a Stamps Scholar, Vega will be able to begin research during her first semester as a Tiger. She’ll also have extra funding to pursue study abroad. “I’m just so excited,” said Vega, who is from Lee’s Summit, Missouri. “I knew that I really wanted to do research in college right away, and it was awesome to learn that through the…
Aug. 15, 2024
Combining His Interests
As John Otto explored the University of Missouri campus and interacted with MU leadership during the Stamps Scholarship interview weekend, he felt an immediate sense of belonging and excitement about the opportunities ahead. “From the outset, everything was incredibly exciting,” said Otto, who is from Springfield, Missouri. “Being around so many unique and inspiring individuals, I knew I was in the right place. I enjoyed learning about all that Mizzou and the Honors College had to offer.” For Otto, one of the most important parts of the scholarship was its comprehensive programming. “The connections and resources that…