Summer Bridge Program

CASE welcomes new Student Service Coordinator Leo Medal

CASE Student Service Coordinator Leo Medal smiles for a photo on MU's campus, September 2022. (Photo/Braiden Wade) This semester, the Center for Academic Success & Excellence (CASE) welcomes a new face to its team, Leo Medal. He will serve as a Student Service Coordinator for CASE, eventually leading the Summer Bridge Program. In the meantime, as he finds his footing, Medal will focus his efforts on assisting Diversity Scholars. Medal’s career in student success began…

Summer Bridge Scholar Spotlight: Cydney Perkins

Throughout the Summer Bridge Program we will be highlighting our incoming freshman scholars. Cydney Perkins Freshman  Hometown: St. Louis, MO Major: Political Science, Journalism Why Mizzou? "I chose Mizzou because it is close to home, the price is right and it has one of the best journalism schools in the nation." Interest/Hobbies: Musical composition, Writing, Dancing Aspiration(s): "I…

Summer Bridge Scholar Spotlight: Santania Wynette

Throughout the Summer Bridge Program we will be highlighting our incoming freshman scholars. Santania Wynette  Freshman  Hometown: St. Louis, MO Major: Middle School Education Why Mizzou? "I toured Mizzou my junior year and fell in love with the campus. I knew that this was my dream school." Interest/Hobbies: Doing makeup, Playing The Sims, Running my podcast with…

Summer Bridge Scholar Spotlight: LaJaya Morgan

Throughout the Summer Bridge Program we will be highlighting our incoming freshman scholars. LaJaya Morgan  Freshman  Hometown: St. Louis, MO Major: Biological Sciences Why Mizzou? "It's closer to home, and for some reason when I was younger, I said that's where I'm going." Interest/Hobbies: Sleeping, Shopping, Being with people I love, Watching TV and movies. Aspiration(s):…

Summer Bridge Scholar Spotlight: Jeremiah Gantt

Throughout the Summer Bridge Program we will be highlighting our incoming freshman scholars. Jeremiah Gantt  Freshman  Hometown: Grandview, MO Major: Computer Science - Cyber Security Why Mizzou? "I chose Mizzou because of the location and the different opportunities they provide." Interest/Hobbies: Basketball, Football, Tennis, Golf, Chess, Computers Aspiration(s): "I want to start a cyber security firm…

Summer Bridge Scholar Spotlight: Breyony Allen

Throughout the Summer Bridge Program we will be highlighting our incoming freshman scholars. Breyony Allen Freshman  Hometown: Kansas City, MO Major: Administration, Women and Gender Studies Minor Why Mizzou? "Whenever I would come for a campus visit, I always felt at home!" Interest/Hobbies: Writing, Running marathons Aspiration(s): "I aspire to become an entrepreneur while publishing a book and investing…

Summer Bridge Scholar Spotlight: Chris Alverson

Throughout the Summer Bridge Program we will be highlighting our incoming freshman scholars. Chris Alverson Freshman  Hometown: Lee's Summit, MO Major: Accounting Why Mizzou? "I chose Mizzou because it has a great academic record and nationally recognized college of business." Interest/Hobbies: Listening to music, Playing basketball Aspiration(s): "I hope to become an accomplished CPA." Fun fact: "I used to live…

Summer Bridge Scholar Spotlight: Jasmine Maqsood

Throughout the Summer Bridge Program we will be highlighting our incoming freshman scholars. Jasmine Maqsood Freshman  Hometown: Kansas City, MO Major: Undecided Why Mizzou? "I chose Mizzou because of the KC scholarship program." Interest/Hobbies: Traveling Aspiration(s): "I aspire to have a job that I like and make enough money to be able to travel." Fun fact: "I was able to…

Summer Bridge Scholar Spotlight: Talli Cannon

Throughout the Summer Bridge Program we will be highlighting our incoming freshman scholars. Talli Cannon  Freshman  Hometown: Lee's Summit, MO Major: Business Administration - Marketing Why Mizzou? "Mizzou offers academic and social opportunities that not every college has. It's the perfect fit for me in many ways." Interest/Hobbies: Competitive Dance, Volunteering, Arts and Crafts Aspiration(s): "I…

Summer Bridge Scholar Spotlight: Taylor Iverson

Throughout the Summer Bridge Program we will be highlighting our incoming freshman scholars. Taylor Iverson Freshman  Hometown: Kansas City, MO Major: Biomedical Engineering and Black Studies Why Mizzou? "I chose Mizzou because of its wonderful undergraduate research opportunities!" Interest/Hobbies: Tumbling, Exploring nature Aspiration(s): "One day, I hope to lead a team of researchers in treating and creating solutions…