Senior Spotlight: Sara Stiens
Named an outstanding senior by the Honors College, Sara Stiens, a biochemistry major, has been incredibly involved in Honors throughout her time as a Tiger. One of two outstanding seniors, Stiens will speak during the Honors commencement ceremony. Students pursuing the Honors certificate through the University of Missouri Honors College are part of an innovative…
ASH Scholars Find Connections Through Research
ASH Scholars have presented their research to numerous audiences, including recently during MU's Undergraduate Research Week. Students in the arts, social science or humanities (ASH) disciplines have the opportunity to join a faculty-led research team at the University of Missouri. Jointly supported by the Honors College and Office of Undergraduate Research, the ASH Scholars program…
A Rewarding Year of Research
Between numerous conferences and multiple research presentations, it has been a busy year for Kristen Barwick – one that has also included a handful of awards. Her most recent accolade will allow her to continue to build on the outstanding research portfolio she has created while at the University of Missouri. Barwick, a junior biochemistry…
MU Administrators Flock to Honors Tutorials
Led by Latha Ramchand, Mizzou Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Credit, Debt, and Budgets Honors Tutorial course helped students learn about personal financial literacy. This past semester, two University of Missouri administrators took on instructor roles and shared their expertise with Honors College students. Latha Ramchand, Mizzou Provost and Executive Vice…
Pursuing Her Dreams
When Jenny Park made the decision to attend the University of Missouri, she wanted to make sure to find a degree program that would help further her curiosity in neurodegenerative diseases. Park found two programs at Mizzou – biological sciences and psychology – that have provided a good combination to aid her in her pursuit.…
Finding a Passion for Research
As a participant of the Missouri Scholars Academy, Emma McDougal learned about the numerous opportunities that would be available to her as a student at the University of Missouri. Once she officially arrived on campus as a Tiger, she has made sure to take advantage of those learning experiences. Among many interests, McDougal, a sophomore chemical…
Building a Research Portfolio
As a student at Central High School in Springfield, Missouri, Dylan Fowler got his first taste of independent research through the International Baccalaureate (IB), an extensive educational program that helps students develop a variety of skills for the future. Fowler soon found that research was something he really enjoyed, and when he made the decision…
An Exceptional Evening
The Honors College recognized numerous students for their incredible accomplishments during its annual spring awards ceremony, held on Tuesday, April 18, at the State Historical Society of Missouri. The College also honored an outstanding faculty member and handed out its inaugural Campus Partner Award, given to a staff member who supports the Honors College at…
Ready For It? Taylor Swift Tutorial Offers a New Opportunity for Honors Students
While Taylor Swift fans across the country were scrambling for concert tickets, students in the MU Honors College were applying for the first ever Taylor Swift-inspired honors tutorial.
Honors Students Attend One Read Symposium with Author Kerri Arsenault
As a part of the annual Honors One Read event, freshman Honors College students studied and celebrated Mill Town, a book by Kerri Arsenault. Mill Town is an exploration of Arsenault’s family history, the history of the eponymous Mill Town, and environmental investigative reporting. The town was home to a paper mill, which wreaked havoc…