Advocating for Others

Willow Amann has always had a passion for helping others.    When she made the decision to attend the University of Missouri, she was focused on finding a degree program that would guide her as she looked at careers centered on advocacy. Amann, who will be a junior this fall, chose to pursue a degree…

Finding a Connection to Research

Camryn Habben is convinced that the high school version of herself would be in disbelief about how passionate the college version of herself is regarding research. While Habben has always enjoyed science, research wasn’t something she expected to connect with in such a strong way. She has worked in the laboratory of Rocío Rivera, a…

Born to do Research

While Anvitha Boosani never officially toured the University of Missouri campus, she knew Mizzou was going to be the perfect fit for her. That feeling came from her familiarity with a single building – the Animal Science Research Center. Boosani got acquainted with the space as a high school student. At just 16 years old,…

Studying the Expression of Aggression

It’s cheaper than therapy, right? James Long found himself using that phrase often when he first began working at COMO Axe Attack, an axe throwing and smash rage room venue in Columbia. Customers would come in, smash a variety of objects and Long would joke around with them afterward that expressing their stress in the…

Exploring Critical Questions

On her journey to becoming a doctor, Ashley Monks has made sure to take in a variety of experiential learning opportunities as a student at the University of Missouri. Each experience has allowed Monks to grow – both personally and professionally. One of her most in-depth hands-on learning experiences has been in the laboratory of…

‘A Dream Program’

Searching for a summer research opportunity, Haley Hultz was hoping to find a program that would allow her to conduct independent research and give her the freedom to explore her passions. She found that perfect mix with the Cherng Summer Scholars program. A full-time, nine-week, summer research or creative scholarship program for Honors College students,…

Building Friendships and Creating Memories

As Christina Andrade Melly was preparing her keynote speech to kick off the 2023 Missouri Scholars Academy (MSA), she had one thought on her mind – how could she express to each student that they were about to have a life-changing experience? Thankfully, Melly had plenty of personal experience to pull from. A participant of…

Conducting Research to Help Others

While Lara Stefani had never toured the University of Missouri before making the decision to become a Tiger, she was very familiar with what the campus had to offer. A graduate of the Dual Diploma Program offered through the Mizzou Academy, Stefani earned diplomas from the Mizzou High School and Colégio Dante Alighieri in São…

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…