News, Page 19

Raised a Tiger

Not everyone can claim to have attended college classes before they could talk. However, MU freshman Olivia Flagg-Bourke’s first time in a college classroom came when she was just a few days old.

Motivated to Succeed

Receiving the Dr. Donald M. Suggs Scholarship meant more than just relieving some of the costs of college for Demario Malone and his family. The scholarship gave Malone an opportunity he was not sure he would have.

Great Things in Store

Senior Tiana Glass has a passion for business, justice, and bringing the two together for the betterment of her community. These passions come to life this semester as she opens her own store called Black Honeybee Cosmetics, which his located in the MU Student Center.

We Are CASE

On Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, ARS unveiled a new name: The Center for Academic Success and Excellence.

Advice from a Peer

Maya Lucas is studying business administration in MU’s Trulaske School of Business. Additionally, for the last two years, she has mentored underclassmen through the Peer Undergraduate Mentoring Program (PUMP).

Journey Through Jamaica

Last summer, the Center for Academic Success and Excellence (CASE), in collaboration with the MU Department of Black Studies and the English Department, made history by giving students an opportunity to study abroad in Jamaica.

Recent Graduate, Published Author

Like most college students, Kayla Burrell, a May 2017 graduate of Mizzou, spent a lot of time reading books for class. Unlike most college students, Burrell also wrote a book.

Adventures Abroad

Studying abroad is no easy task. That is why MU has programs and resources to ensure that students have the tools necessary to experience studying abroad.

Smooth Transition

Each summer, a group of incoming freshman spend eight weeks at the University of Missouri adjusting to college life, while also earning college credit. Since 1994, the Summer Transition Program (STP) has bridged the gap between high school and…

A Focus on Success

Being involved in an organization is time-consuming, but manageable and slightly predictable. Starting one from the ground up requires hard, dedicated work. Allie Starks and Matthew Rosebrough, juniors at Mizzou, know the feeling well.