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.

Inspired Scholar

The Dr. Donald M. Suggs Scholarship offers MU freshman Reema Awad more than just financial aid. For Awad, receiving the scholarship is both an honor and…

Community Building

Before the start of his freshman year at Mizzou, Donovan Bradford got a taste of what college life was all about when he participated in the Summer Transition Program through Center for Academic Success and Excellence (CASE). The program informed him about the many resources available at Mizzou and about the workload that comes with college…

Donell Young Named Director of Mizzou’s Center for Academic Success and Excellence

Donell Young, a member of the University of Missouri Department of Student Life staff since 2004, has been named the Director of MU’s Center for Academic Success and Excellence (CASE). He will begin his new role on July 13. “I am intrigued by the opportunity to further impact students’ lives by working in the field of…