March 14, 2025
MU Excels Celebrates Fellowship Mentors, Applicants
University of Missouri students pursue a variety of nationally competitive grants, scholarships and fellowships throughout the academic year – but they don’t do so alone. In addition to their faculty mentors, the Mizzou Office of Global and National Fellowships aids students during the application journey as they navigate the various requirements, all the while exploring their interests, building their skills, articulating their goals and developing lasting mentor relationships.
March 13, 2025
A Heart for Helping Others
When Josh Donaldson was recently named a finalist for the Truman Scholarship, he said he was flooded with a variety of emotions, including feelings of excitement and gratitude. Donaldson added that he couldn’t help but reflect on a specific conversation he had with the University of Missouri Office of Global and National Fellowships as a freshman.
Feb. 21, 2025
Spreading a Positive Message
Students in this semester’s “Survey of Psychopathology” course attended a Mizzou women’s basketball game and share mental health awareness resources with numerous fans in attendance. Story and photos by Logan Jackson Since joining the University of Missouri as an assistant teaching professor nearly two years ago, Carrie Ellis-Kalton has encouraged students in each of her classes to make a positive impact in the Columbia community. That encouragement led to a unique partnership with Honors College students in her “Survey of Psychopathology” (PSYCH 2510H) course and the Mizzou Made Mental Health team. For the past…
Feb. 18, 2025
Nine Tigers Awarded Gilman Scholarships
Nine University of Missouri students will have the opportunity to travel overseas after receiving the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The scholarship enables students with financial barriers to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to U.S. security and economic prosperity.
Feb. 3, 2025
A Spring and Summer of Adventure
Jasper Holland participated in study abroad experiences in Uzbekistan, France and Spain this past spring and summer. Photo courtesy of Jasper Holland. Story by Sophia Anderson Senior Jasper Holland left the United States for the first time thanks to funding from the University of Missouri. His first experience was last spring, for a research conference to Uzbekistan. This past summer, he went to France, where he worked on the reconstruction of a 17th century ship. Holland spent five days as part of the ship’s crew, sailing the English Channel. “I’m from here in Columbia, so I’m not near the ocean…
Jan. 29, 2025
Honors College Adds to its Teaching Fellows Cohort
The Honors College Teaching Fellows recently gathered to discuss the upcoming One Read book. Maya Gibson, who oversees the program, shared more about the goals of the program, too. Photo by Logan Jackson. Story by Logan Jackson For the past year, a trio of University of Missouri faculty have allowed students pursuing the Honors Certificate the opportunity to dig deeper into the Honors College One Read book. The Honors College Teaching Fellows were developed to honor the incredible teaching legacy of Ted Tarkow, a professor emeritus of classical studies. Funded, in part, through an endowed gift in honor of…
Jan. 28, 2025
Experiential Learning at the Next Level
Story by Logan Jackson A constitutional democracy major at the University of Missouri, TJ Benoist spent the past year taking experiential learning to the next level. Benoist, a sophomore, ran for a county commissioner seat in St. Francois County, Missouri. While he didn’t win the election, the experience was a perfect one for a student pursuing a degree that is focused on providing a foundation for thoughtful citizenship, leadership and civic engagement. A constitutional democracy major at the University of Missouri, TJ Benoist spent the past year taking experiential learning to the next level. Benoist, a sophomore, ran for a…
Jan. 22, 2025
Join the Honors College Student Council
Story and photography by Logan Jackson The University of Missouri Honors College is offering interested Honors students an opportunity to build their leadership skills and connect with Honors in a meaningful way. The college is actively recruiting students to join a new organization – the Honors College Student Council. “Honors students are ambitious, creative and exceptionally talented,” said Audrey Francis, a senior academic advisor in the Honors College. “It is extremely important for Honors students to get involved outside of the classroom while they’re here at Mizzou so that they can learn leadership and teamwork skills, and to make this…
Dec. 17, 2024
Making an Impact Through Giving
Susan Duncan recently met with the three Tarkow Teaching Fellows, who are named in honor of Ted and Marjorie Tarkow. The program is funded, in part, through an endowed gift given by Duncan. They were joined by Honors College Dean Catherine Rymph and Tarkow. Story and photography by Logan Jackson Susan Duncan couldn’t help but smile as she listened to Chris Josey praise one of the students in his Extended One Read course. Josey, an associate teaching professor of communication, is one of three Tarkow Teaching Fellows in the University of Missouri Honors College, a program funded, in part, through…
Dec. 17, 2024
Seventy Years of Joy
For 70 years, the Humanities Sequence has used discussions on literature, philosophy, art, history, religion and music to introduce Honors College students to the big ideas, questions and debates of the Western tradition. Story and photography by Logan Jackson “Find the fun without sacrificing complexity.” Throughout her nearly 30 years as a professor in the Humanities Sequence, Rachel Harper has made it a priority to create a learning environment that allows students to gain a deeper appreciation for the world around them. Through discussions on literature, philosophy, art, history, religion and music, students are introduced to the big ideas, questions…