Oct. 20, 2026

Get Spooked!: Geek Week to Feature Halloween-Themed Events

Story by Ben Hartong Geek Week is back for its 12th year, and for the second straight fall, the week centers around Halloween. From Monday, Oct. 26, to Friday, Oct. 30, Mizzou students from across campus can participate in daily festivities from craft making to trivia, as well as multiple community service initiatives. The week, hosted by the Honors College Student Council in collaboration with the Honors College, features seven opportunities for students to connect and get in the holiday spirit. “Our goal of the student council is essentially just to provide a space…

Oct. 19, 2026

From Cheer to the Camera, Columbia Native Discovers Documentary at Mizzou

Story by Riley PalshawPhoto courtesy of Morgan Williams Growing up in Columbia, Mizzou alum Morgan Williams never questioned where she would go to college. With Mizzou practically in her backyard, a brother who spent four years as Truman the Tiger and a growing interest in journalism, the University of Missouri was the obvious choice. “It didn’t really make sense for me to even look anywhere else,” she said.  As a student, Williams found her own way to become part of the Mizzou community. She spent four years photographing, filming and creating content for Mizzou Cheer…

Sep. 28, 2026

Forever Faurotcious: Megan Mesikapp Helps Lead a Beloved Mizzou Tradition

Story and photos by Logan Jackson Each year, the Mizzou Homecoming tri-directors oversee the traditions that make Homecoming such a beloved experience for multiple generations of Tigers. Senior Megan Mesikapp understands the importance of the role. As one of this year’s tri-directors, Mesikapp oversaw last week’s record-breaking blood drive and is leading committees for the talent competition and general Homecoming outreach.  “I’m a very nostalgic and sentimental person,” said Mesikapp, a journalism major who is also pursuing the Honors College Certificate. “Right now, I’m just trying to soak up every moment. Homecoming is…

Sep. 24, 2026

Meet Joseph Winterbower: Honors College Communication Intern

The Honors College Communication Internship team plays an important role in sharing the Honors story. They showcase their storytelling skills in a variety of ways and through numerous communication channels. This year, five students are part of the internship program, including three who are new to the team. Meet one of the new students, Joseph Winterbower! Winterbower is a junior digital storytelling major who is minoring in film studies and music. How did you find your way to the University of Missouri? I found my way to the university because both my parents went to Mizzou along…

Sep. 22, 2026

Mizzou Expands Support for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Applicants

Story by Logan Jackson The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), one of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) oldest programs, supports extraordinary graduate students pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees across NSF-related STEM fields. The fellowship provides students with a $37,000 annual stipend for three years; a $16,000 annual cost-of-education allowance accepted by the institution as payment in lieu of tuition and mandatory fees; and access to professional development opportunities and the NSF GRFP community. Numerous Mizzou students have received the award since its inception in 1952. Recently, the Mizzou Office of Global and…

Sep. 19, 2026

Meet Ruth Mayfield: Honors College Communication Intern

The Honors College Communication Internship team plays an important role in sharing the Honors story. They showcase their storytelling skills in a variety of ways and through numerous communication channels. This year, five students are part of the internship program, including three who are new to the team. Meet one of the new students, Ruth Mayfield! Mayfield is a sophomore journalism major who is also pursuing a minor in Spanish. How did you find your way to the University of Missouri? I had heard that the Missouri School of Journalism was world class, and although it was…

Sep. 17, 2026

Incoming Stamps Scholars Bring Their Curiosity and Ambition to Mizzou

Story and photo by Logan Jackson The University of Missouri is one of 38 universities across the United States and into the United Kingdom that partners with the Stamps Scholars Program on a premier scholarship opportunity for incoming students. 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 brought in one of its largest…

Sep. 16, 2026

Meet Ben Hartong: Honors College Communication Intern

The Honors College Communication Internship team plays an important role in sharing the Honors story. They showcase their storytelling skills in a variety of ways and through numerous communication channels. This year, five students are part of the internship program, including three who are new to the team. Meet one of the new students, Ben Hartong! Hartong is a sophomore journalism major. How did you find your way to the University of Missouri? I, like many out-of-state students, came to Mizzou for the J-School. Mizzou had always been on my radar, but visiting campus is what…

Sep. 9, 2026

Inspired to Make an Impact

Story by Logan JacksonPhoto by Morgan Williams Late into his freshman year at Battle High School, Izayah Christopher was looking for an outlet that would allow him to discuss significant topics that were important to him. He found that atmosphere with the Columbia Public Schools (CPS) Speech and Debate program. His four years as part of the team were incredibly rewarding, and Christopher was named the William Woods Tate, Jr., National Student of the Year by the National Speech and Debate Association earlier this summer. Christopher said he was thankful for the relationships he built…

Sep. 8, 2026

Finding Her Fit at Mizzou

Story by Logan Jackson Growing up just two hours from Columbia, Anneliese Nguyen was plenty familiar with the University of Missouri. Nguyen’s mother is a Mizzou alumna, and their family made the trek west every so often for Tiger football games, band competitions or choir festivals.  As Nguyen was exploring her college options, Mizzou was toward the top of her list. Having the opportunity to sit in on an Honors College course made the university her top choice, and receiving the Stamps Scholarship made it the only choice.  “The entire Stamps Scholarship interview weekend was incredible,…