Jan. 27, 2025

Experiential Learning at the Next Level

Story by Logan Jackson A constitutional democracy major at the University of Missouri, TJ Benoist spent the past year taking experiential learning to the next level. Benoist, a sophomore, ran for a county commissioner seat in St. Francois County, Missouri. While he didn’t win the election, the experience was a perfect one for a student pursuing a degree that is focused on providing a foundation for thoughtful citizenship, leadership and civic engagement. “I was thinking a lot about some of the lower-level races early last year – especially where I’m from in St. Francois County – and…

Jan. 21, 2025

Join the Honors College Student Council

Story and photography by Logan Jackson The University of Missouri Honors College is offering interested Honors students an opportunity to build their leadership skills and connect with Honors in a meaningful way. The college is actively recruiting students to join a new organization – the Honors College Student Council. “Honors students are ambitious, creative and exceptionally talented,” said Audrey Francis, a senior academic advisor in the Honors College. “It is extremely important for Honors students to get involved outside of the classroom while they’re here at Mizzou so that they can learn leadership and teamwork skills, and…

Dec. 11, 2024

Senior Spotlight: Avery Rayle

Story by Logan Jackson As Avery Rayle was exploring plant sciences degree programs at colleges across the state, she said there was one thing that stood out about the University of Missouri – ample opportunities to conduct meaningful undergraduate research right away. Nearly four years later, Rayle is finishing her plant sciences degree with a stellar research portfolio. “I knew I wanted to study plant sciences, and as I was comparing programs at different universities, none of them had an emphasis on research like Mizzou,” Rayle said. “There are so many dedicated programs here for getting undergraduates…

Sep. 17, 2024

The Perfect Place to Grow

Story by Logan Jackson Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Jacob Hicks said the University of Missouri was always on his radar as a great option to continue his education. When Hicks made an official campus visit, Mizzou went from being an option to the primary option. “There were definitely some other schools that I looked at,” Hicks said. “Mizzou was the first place I visited that wowed me with all the research opportunities and fun classes. They also actually had the major I was interested in – plant sciences. Mizzou just felt welcoming overall.” Hicks has been caring…

Sep. 12, 2024

The Perfect Fit

The Honors College Communication Internship team plays an important role in telling the Honors story. They showcase their storytelling skills in a variety of ways and through numerous communication channels. The team includes four students. Meet one of the new faces on the team, Sophia Anderson! Anderson is a junior journalism and sociology double major. How did you find your way to the University of Missouri? I came to Mizzou because the School of Journalism was the best fit for the work I wanted to do. I also got a great scholarship, which helped a…

Sep. 11, 2024

Enjoying a Customizable Curriculum

The Honors College Communication Internship team plays an important role in telling the Honors story. They showcase their storytelling skills in a variety of ways and through numerous communication channels. The team includes four students. Meet one of those students, Eric Kiekeben! Kiekeben is a junior journalism major, who is also minoring in French. How did you find your way to the University of Missouri? Being all the way from Ohio, the journalism program here at Mizzou is what lured me in. Our J-School has provided me with so many opportunities that I know will…

Sep. 9, 2024

Pursuing Hands-On Learning Opportunities

The Honors College Communication Internship team plays an important role in telling the Honors story. They showcase their storytelling skills in a variety of ways and through numerous communication channels. The team includes four students. Meet one of the new faces on the team, Kaiya Lynch! Lynch is a junior journalism (strategic communication) major, who is also pursuing a minor in information technology. How did you find your way to the University of Missouri? Going to high school in Kansas City and being the editor-in-chief of the newspaper, we would participate in the J-Day competition…

Sep. 8, 2024

Sharing the Honors Story

The Honors College Communication Internship team plays an important role in telling the Honors story. They showcase their storytelling skills in a variety of ways and through numerous communication channels.  The team includes four students. Meet one of those students, Sam Ennis! Ennis, a senior history and journalism (strategic communication) double major, has been part of the team since he was a freshman.  How did you find your way to the University of Missouri? Both my parents and a lot of my extended family attended Mizzou, and since I wanted to major in journalism it seemed…

Aug. 17, 2024

Mizzou Welcomes 2024 Cohort of Stamps Scholars

The University of Missouri is one of just 36 universities across the United States and into the United Kingdom that partners with the Stamps Scholars Program on a premier scholarship. 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 MU. Mizzou has welcomed more than 40 Scholars since the partnership began – and will bring in another strong cohort this fall. Seven students will join the amazing Stamps…

Aug. 16, 2024

‘A Game Changer’

Kiraly Vega had two items on her college wish list – a place where she could participate in undergraduate research and engage in an exciting study abroad program. Not only did the University of Missouri offer both, as a Stamps Scholar, Vega will be able to begin research during her first semester as a Tiger. She’ll also have extra funding to pursue study abroad. “I’m just so excited,” said Vega, who is from Lee’s Summit, Missouri. “I knew that I really wanted to do research in college right away, and it was awesome to learn that through the…