Note From CASE Director Dr. Andre Thorn

Hello CASE Supporters and Scholars, As we quickly approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to share with you all a few things that I personally am thankful for: I am thankful for the gift of family and friends.  Even during this pandemic, I am making it my personal commitment to reach out to many family…

MU’s Center for Academic Success & Excellence (CASE) manages a multitude of scholarships for underrepresented students in an effort to recruit them into becoming Mizzou Tigers. The Dr. Donald Suggs Scholarship is one of those awards. Recipients receive $15,000 per year – plus a waiver of nonresident tuition for students not from Missouri –$7,000 for…

Heritage, Faith and Soccer

There is power in a name.  “I am Momolaoluwa Aralola Adunni Adesanmi,” Momola said. “My names in total mean ‘I know the goodness of God, marvelous are the works of God, a joy to have and the crown paid for me.’” …

Voter Education: Prep for Election Day With a Plan

Voting is supposed to be relatively easy, but many people I know have been working on their voting plans for months. From planning three hours of travel into an already packed week to packing a voting go-bag, voting isn’t about filling in an oval — it’s planning for a monsoon just in case the local…

From Washington D.C. to Your Backyard: Knowledgeable Voting With the Local Community in Mind

When voting impacts something as big as the presidency, it can feel like a zero-sum game. Either the person you voted for wins or they lose. However, there’s more to a ballot than just the presidential candidates. Local elections and legislation that are decided through a vote, are just as important as who the president…

Voter Suppression: Turning Democracy Into a To-Do List

The romanticization of American democracy tends to suggest that voting is accessible. Voting is, theoretically, as simple as filling out a ballot and casting it, but for marginalized communities, that isn’t always the case. Voter suppression is so embedded in our nation’s history that it’s already showing up in the 2020 election, according to Dr.…

Student Column: Staying Informed but Knowing When to Take a Step Back

For more information on when the debates are and how to tune in, check out “Voter Guide Part I: Important Info and Dates” where we outline the important dates for the 2020 presidential election. In the weeks leading up to the presidential election, American politics becomes a rush to the oval office. In many ways,…

Voter Guide Part II: Filling Out Ballot, Knowing the Issues, Staying Safe

We believe voter education is vital, so, leading up to the November 3rd election, we are going to provide you with information about different parts of the voting process as a way to increase understanding and awareness of when and how to vote. We will also discuss the history of voter suppression, the importance of local…

Voter Guide Part I: Important Info and Dates

We believe voter education is vital, so, leading up to the November 3rd election, we are going to provide you with information about different parts of the voting process as a way to increase understanding and awareness of when and how to vote. We will also discuss the history of voter suppression, the importance of local…

How CASE’s Justin Light “goes to Bat” for Students

Students praise Justin Light for his unwavering commitment to them. “He’s ready to drop everything for anyone.” “He makes you feel like your issues matter.” “Whenever I’m anxious, worried, sick, he’s the one that I call.” Light has been a…