Building a Community
Bryson Ferguson, a senior business administration major, was part of the 2020 Stamps Scholars cohort and was specifically named a Patterson-Green Collegian. Like his peers across the country, Bryson Ferguson received a variety of college materials through the mail during his senior year of high school. One of those pieces made a major impression on…
Generous Giving, Endless Opportunities
A Cherng Summer Scholar, Landon Swartz has found a passion for research during his time at the University of Missouri. The Cherng Summer Scholars program turned a research curiosity into a full-fledged passion for Landon Swartz. The nine-week program, supported by a gift from Peggy and Andrew Cherng and the Panda Charitable Foundation, allows University…
Senior Spotlight: Rachel Sacharin
One of two Honors College Outstanding Senior awardees, Rachel Sacharin, a human development and family science major, said the Honors College helped her grow as a person. Sacharin will speak during the College's commencement ceremony on Friday. Rachel Sacharin’s academic journey at the University of Missouri has included some pivots, but there has been one…
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, Mo., 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…