May 11, 2026

Leading Across Campus: Wyatt Carlson Earns Electrical Engineering Degree

Story by Kaiya LynchPhotos courtesy of Wyatt Carlson On a warm spring day during his junior year of high school, Wyatt Carlson stood on campus without expecting to choose the University of Missouri. “I grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, with my dad being from Omaha and my mom growing up on the Kansas side of the state line,” Carlson said. Because of this, Carlson had family ties to other universities, but something shifted during his Mizzou visit that was harder to quantify than rankings or financial aid packages. It was the energy. The pride.

May 7, 2026

Blue Earth Course Brings Aquatic Science to Life

Story by Sophia AndersonPhotos courtesy of Sabrina Michael Two years ago, Sabrina Michael, an assistant teaching professor, launched a General Honors College course with an ambitious goal: immerse students in the hidden worlds beneath the surface of Earth’s waters. Since then, the class has evolved through small changes and new opportunities, but its mission has stayed constant — bringing together students from a wide range of majors to explore the science, ecology and conservation of marine and freshwater ecosystems. In “Blue Earth: Aquatic Science Through SCUBA,” students study everything from aquatic organisms and water quality to the environmental challenges…

May 4, 2026

From Students to Masters, Mizzou Program Builds Real-World Writing Tutors

Story by Riley PalshawPhotos by Logan Jackson Students in the University of Missouri Honors College are not just learning how to improve their own writing. In Theory and Practice of Tutoring Writing, they are learning how to help others do the same, continuing a tradition of support at the University of Missouri Writing Center that spans 50 years. The 15-week Honors College course prepares students to work in the MU Writing Center through a mix of writing, observation and hands-on experience. Led by MU Writing Center director Aaron Harms and assistant director…

April 29, 2026

Ashley McGarrah to Travel to England Through Fulbright UK Summer Institutes Program

Story by Logan Jackson Mizzou sophomore Ashley McGarrah will explore the field of social work this summer at the University of Bristol in England through the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes program. While there, McGarrah will enroll in courses tied to various social issues taught by historians, academics and practitioners. The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes program provides undergraduate students from the United States with little or no travel experience outside of North America the opportunity to explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university. “I was unbelievably excited…

April 27, 2026

Charlotte Spohr Selected for DAAD RISE Germany Research Internship

Story by Logan Jackson Mizzou junior Charlotte Spohr will have the opportunity to conduct meaningful research while studying abroad this summer through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) program. The internship allows undergraduate students from North American, British and Irish universities the chance to conduct research at top German colleges and research institutions. “I have never studied abroad before, and I’ve always had hopes of living and working abroad, so this opportunity is a literal dream come true,” said Spohr, a plant sciences major who is also pursuing the Honors…

April 21, 2026

Honors College Celebrates Student Success, Faculty and Staff Engagement During Spring Awards Ceremony

Story and photos by Logan Jackson Multiple students pursuing the Honors Certificate were recognized for their outstanding achievements over the past academic year during the recent Honors College Spring Awards ceremony. The annual event features multiple scholarships and awards for Tigers across campus. The Honors College also gave an award to an outstanding faculty member, Carolyn Orbann, and two exceptional campus partners, Darren Green and Sarah Humfeld. The celebration was held on Tuesday, April 21, at the State Historical Society of Missouri. Outstanding Faculty Award Each year, the Honors College recognizes faculty who have made…

April 13, 2026

Mizzou Scholars Earn Prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Story by Logan Jackson For nearly 70 years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) Program has recognized and supported outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions. The five-year prestigious fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend of $37,000. This year, four Mizzou undergraduate students, two graduate students and two alumni were selected for the program, with another five students with Mizzou ties given honorable mention. “Having had the joy of working with some of the…

April 7, 2026

Charles Wigton Receives DAAD Master Studies Scholarship

Story by Logan Jackson The German Academic Excellence Service (DAAD) Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines scholarship program provides funding for students to pursue postgraduate or master’s degrees at universities across Germany. For Charles Wigton, the award is going to allow him to be a step closer to his goal of earning a PhD in clinical psychology. “It was extremely exciting to receive the DAAD scholarship!” said Wigton, a senior psychological sciences major who is also pursuing the Honors College Certificate. “I spent a lot of time and effort working with the amazing staff in the Mizzou…

April 2, 2026

Sophie Hof Named Goldwater Scholar

Story by Logan Jackson In less than two years at the University of Missouri, Sophie Hof has developed a solid research foundation, one that she will continue to build upon as a recipient of the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. The award is one of the most distinguished national scholarships in science, engineering and mathematics in the United States. A total of 454 Goldwater Scholarships were awarded for the 2026-27 academic year from more than 5,000 applicants. “It was incredibly exciting to be named a Goldwater Scholar and a surprise!” said Hof, a sophomore biological sciences major who…

March 31, 2026

Rachel Mueller Earns Critical Language Scholarship

Story by Logan Jackson Two years ago, Rachel Mueller spent the summer refining her Korean language skills while on vacation with her father in South Korea. She learned enough to order at a restaurant and make purchases at various stores and soon began searching for further opportunities to expand her Korean language abilities. The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) provided her that opportunity, and Mueller spent last summer in Gwangju, South Korea, through the program. She followed that work with a study abroad experience to Seoul, South Korea, and will now have the chance to return to South…