Director’s Corner: Welcome Back Scholars!
CASE Scholars and MU Community Leaders, Congratulations to our Tiger Football team as they won their first game of the season! A Big MO sized welcome to our new and returning scholars! As we attempt to return to “normal”, the CASE team wanted to provide some keys for success as we return to in-person activities…
Poetic Justice: How “Poetry Saved” Marjai Neal
“To me, poetry means home. What I mean by that is poetry has changed me as a person. Not just my artistry and my writing, but it's just changed me, my mindset … it saved my life.” MU Junior Marjai Neal never expected her life to turn out the way it has. She never expected…
Summer Bridge Scholar Spotlight: Anna Schneider
Anna Schneider Freshman Hometown: Jefferson City, MO Why Mizzou? It has one of the best agricultural programs in the state. Hobbies: Gardening, photography and gaming. My dream job: Plant shop owner. Fun fact: I've got a mini-me.
Summer Bridge Scholar Spotlight: Morgan Williams
Morgan Williams Freshman Hometown: Atlanta, GA Why Mizzou? The various organizations available for STEM majors. Hobbies: I enjoy reading. My dream job: I hope to become a bioengineer. Fun fact: I like to paint.
Summer Bridge Scholar Spotlight: Johnathan Martinez
Johnathan Martinez Freshman Hometown: Raytown, MO Why Mizzou? Mizzou was affordable for me. Hobbies: Reading autobiographies and going downtown. My dream job: Working for the government. Fun fact: I got my associate of arts degree before my high school diploma.
Summer Bridge Scholar Spotlight: Carrington Peavy
Carrington Peavy Freshman Hometown: Cleveland, OH Why Mizzou? Mizzou has an amazing journalism program, and I can tell they use our tuition towards helping the students rather than protecting other assets. Hobbies: Playing video games, reading, writing and hanging out with friends. My dream job: Becoming a TV Daytime Anchor at WKYC in Cleveland. Fun fact: I was…
Summer Bridge Scholar Spotlight: Bethany Cates
Bethany Cates Freshman Hometown: Atlanta, GA Why Mizzou? Aside from the Journalism School, I chose Mizzou because I wanted a unique college experience, an experience that would make me go beyond my limits and challenge myself. Hobbies: I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, learning and experiencing new adventures and shopping. My dream job: One day I…
Senior Spotlight: Marissa Johnson
The American health care system can be a controversial and complex topic. For MU graduating senior Marissa Johnson, it’s the complexities of the system that caught her attention. According to the National Academy of…
Director’s Corner: We Made It!
CASE scholars and supporters, We have arrived at the end of one of the most challenging academic years in recent history. As we all attend the virtual, drive-by and in-person graduation celebrations (as well as our CASE Salute to Excellence), we are reminded why the work we do in CASE is so important for your…
Senior Spotlight: DeMario Malone
After four years of undergraduate schooling, many students are ready to leave academics behind and start their careers. Graduating senior DeMario Malone is up for a different challenge. Soon, Malone will be moving from Missouri to Pennsylvania to attend Temple University School of Medicine. Graduating Senior and Suggs scholar DeMario Malone…