Oct. 6, 2025

Discovery Fellows Program Connects Students with Research Opportunities

Story and photos by Logan JacksonVideos by Eric Kiekeben Like many undergraduate students just beginning their research journeys, Nora Pryor was tasked with reading multiple research papers and articles in 2022 when she first began working with Heather Hennkens, an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR). Just two years later, Pryor found her name – along with other collaborators – on a published research article. “One of the first assignments Dr. Hennkens gave me was to read a ton of papers, and…

Sep. 22, 2025

Katherine Fapp Joins Honors College Faculty

Story and photo by Logan Jackson During her time as a departmental lecturer in the University of Oxford’s Rothermere American Institute (RAI), Katherine Fapp interacted with a variety of students – even some from the University of Missouri. RAI and the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy have collaborated in a variety of ways over the years, and Fapp – who lectured on U.S. History – had the opportunity to meet with several Mizzou students while at Oxford. This fall, Fapp began teaching Tigers full time. Fapp joined Mizzou as an assistant teaching professor,…

Sep. 16, 2025

A Supportive Environment

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 five students. Meet one of the new faces on the team, Riley Palshaw! Palshaw is a junior journalism major, with an emphasis in strategic communication. How did you find your way to the University of Missouri? I like to say I grew up in a newsroom, quite literally. My dad was the advisor for my high school newspaper, so I spent a…

Sep. 15, 2025

A Transformative Experience

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 five students. Meet one of the new faces on the team, Tanner O’Neal Riley! Riley is a junior journalism major. How did you find your way to the University of Missouri? Believe it or not, potatoes. During my junior year of high school, my family and I took a trip to our hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana, my city of birth, for…

Aug. 25, 2025

Cherng Summer Scholars Explore Their Academic Interests

Story and photos by Logan Jackson More than 80 Mizzou students pursuing the Honors Certificate have participated in research or creative scholarship projects through the Cherng Summer Scholars program since its creation in 2018. This year’s cohort was the largest in the program’s history. Fifteen Honors College students pursued their academic interests through the nine-week program this summer. The projects are individually designed by the students, with the support and mentorship of a Mizzou faculty mentor. “I was beyond thankful for this opportunity,” said Graham George, a sophomore German and international studies (peace studies) double…

Aug. 25, 2025

Mizzou Welcomes 2025 Cohort of Stamps Scholars

Story and photo by Logan Jackson 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 Mizzou. Mizzou has welcomed more than 50 Scholars since the partnership began – and will bring in another stellar cohort this fall.

Aug. 24, 2025

Honors College to Welcome Celebrated Translator Emily Wilson

Story by Logan Jackson The Mizzou Honors College will welcome celebrated translator and author Emily Wilson to campus for a public lecture on Friday, Sept. 19. Her lecture will begin at 4 p.m. in Bush Auditorium (Cornell Hall). “We are thrilled to welcome Emily Wilson back to the Mizzou campus,” said Honors College Dean Catherine Rymph. “She has done incredible work through her translations and is a dynamic speaker. We are very fortunate to have her share more about her work and interact with our students.” Wilson visited the Mizzou campus in…

Aug. 20, 2025

‘Excited to be a Tiger’

Story and photo by Logan Jackson A personal tragedy set Casper Safranski on a mission to advocate for others. As a middle schooler, Safranski lost his best friend to Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a very aggressive brain cancer that primarily affects children and is, unfortunately, incurable. After his friend passed, Safranski began looking for ways to raise awareness for DIPG, as well as other pediatric cancers. He found a partner in the Super Sam Foundation, which supports families fighting pediatric cancer. Safranski also met with Missouri legislators to discuss funding opportunities for cancer research. “Neil…

Aug. 20, 2025

Unlimited Possibilities

Story and photo by Logan Jackson When Audrey Walker decided she wanted to major in journalism at the collegiate level, she immediately began researching which programs would allow her to pursue her goals. There was one university that continued to pop up on nearly every search she did – the University of Missouri. “Every list I saw that featured the top journalism schools from across the country included Mizzou,” Walker said. “I wasn’t really planning on attending a school in the Midwest, but I figured I would at least tour the campus. My dad and I toured…

Aug. 19, 2025

Building Strong Relationships

Story and photo by Logan Jackson Throughout his time as a student at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Missouri, Noah Lee was an active member of the cross country team as well as the track and field team. His passion for competition eventually turned into a passion for improving his running efficiency.   “I was fascinated with biomechanics and performance optimization throughout my time on those teams,” Lee said. “I had personal experience with injuries and saw my teammates struggle with injuries, too. Through that, I really got interested in medical imagery and recovery techniques. Those…