Dec. 12, 2024

Senior Spotlight: Avery Rayle

Story by Logan Jackson As Avery Rayle was exploring plant sciences degree programs at colleges across the state, she said there was one thing that stood out about the University of Missouri – ample opportunities to conduct meaningful undergraduate research right away. Nearly four years later, Rayle is finishing her plant sciences degree with a stellar research portfolio. “I knew I wanted to study plant sciences, and as I was comparing programs at different universities, none of them had an emphasis on research like Mizzou,” Rayle said. “There are so many dedicated programs here for getting undergraduates in the lab…

Oct. 22, 2024

A Powerful Experience

The first cohort of Tarkow Teaching Fellows – Amanda Durbak, Les Gray, and Chris Josey – were named earlier this year and are currently sharing their expertise with Honors students through the Extended One Read course. 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.

Sep. 13, 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 lot as an out-of-state student.

Sep. 12, 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 help me down the line…

Sep. 10, 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 every year at Mizzou. On…

Sep. 9, 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 like a natural fit!  What…

Aug. 26, 2024

Encouraging the Next Generation of Musical Experts

As this year’s Honors Faculty Fellow, Julie Rosenfeld will lead a study abroad experience to Vienna, Austria, and Budapest, Hungary, after the spring semester. Rosenfeld, an associate professor of violin in the School of Music, has taught in the Humanities Sequence in the past and will be more heavily involved in the sequence as the Faculty Fellow.  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…

Aug. 18, 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 2016, 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 community that…

Aug. 17, 2024

‘A Game Changer’

Incoming Stamps Scholar Kiraly Vega will pursue a mechanical engineering degree at the University of Missouri. 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…

Aug. 16, 2024

Combining His Interests

Incoming Stamps Scholar John Otto will pursue a business administration degree at the University of Missouri. 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…