Director’s Corner: Happy Black History Month!
Hello CASE Scholars, supporters and family members, As we begin the month of February, it marks what is commonly known as Black History Month - although I believe every month is Black History Month! I wanted to bring you greetings and to recognize this time where we annually celebrate and commemorate the struggles, stories, accomplishments…
Producing from the nation’s capital: CASE marketing intern Keara Shannon earns scholarship and internship at major network
From Columbia, Mo. to Washington D.C., one of the Center for Academic Success & Excellence’s (CASE) marketing interns Keara Shannon is spending her spring semester working for ABC News. As the first…
Not another statistic: CASE, McNair scholar Kismet Okyere finds calling in circumstance
When you think of a typical family, what image comes to mind? Is it the traditional “nuclear family” which is a mother, a father and their one or more children? It’s been ingrained into society that this is what the perfect family looks like. Yet, this family structure does not apply to everyone. In fact,…
Director’s Corner: Welcome Back Scholars, Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, CASE Scholars and Families! 2022 promises to bring a renewed spirit of hope, peace and blessings. I am also reminded of the “road yet to travel” when I recall the events of the past 12 months. As we begin a new year and new academic semester, I want to focus this semester…