Embracing New Opportunities

Each year, the Brazeal Scholarship offers one incoming freshman funding for up to eight semesters, as well as a yearlong research opportunity through Discovery Fellows and a study abroad experience.

Answering the Call

MU freshman becomes first Borlaug-Ruan intern in school history.

Jump Right In

Programs such as Discovery Fellows, the Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) Exposure to Research for Science Students (EXPRESS) and the Freshman Research in Plant Sciences (FRIPS) encourage first- and second-year students to get involved in research early.

England Bound

MU Honors student Helen Bass has been selected to receive the Mark Twain Fellowship.

Her Time to Lead

Honor student Alana Simpson finds opportunities close to home.

Commitment and Comedy

A wide variety of interest has shaped Kyle Gunby's undergraduate experience.

Family Genes

Discovery Fellow Robert Schmidt follows in aunt’s footsteps while exploring career options.

We’ve Got Spirit

Mizzou student creates Special Olympics cheer squad.

J.D. Bowers Named MU Honors College Director

J.D. Bowers has been named Director of the Honors College at the University of Missouri. Bowers has been Associate Vice Provost for University Honors at Northern Illinois University (NIU) since 2013.

Honors Professor Rachel Harper Wins Kemper Award

The William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence includes a $10,000 stipend, and is awarded to five outstanding teachers at the University of Missouri each year.