Director’s Corner: Celebration Season

Hello CASE Scholars, families, friends and supporters, As we wind down the 2021-2022 academic year, I am reminded that this time of the year (spring) is my absolute favorite time of the year for a number of reasons. The primary reason: it’s campus celebration season! There are a plethora of celebratory activities that highlight the…

Resilient since her very first breath: Brooks scholar and CASE marketing intern Kelly Lopez

MU journalism student and CASE marketing intern Kelly Lopez smiles for a photo on MU's campus Monday, April 11, 2022. (Photo/Becca Newton) Since taking her very first breath, resilience has been a common theme throughout Kelly Lopez’s life.  Kelly, an MU senior journalism student graduating in May, was born to Gayle and Dr. Ron Lopez…

Director’s Corner: Welcome back scholars – tips to finish strong!

Hello Mizzou Tigers, families and supporters!   I trust that you had a great spring break that allowed you to refresh your minds, replenish your spirits and reflect on your successes at this point in the semester. I wanted to inform you that there are EXACTLY FIVE WEEKS remaining in the semester before Finals! With this in…

Director’s Corner: HERFF III funds and more!

I hope our scholars are progressing through all of the personal and academic challenges that MU has to offer, with grace.  As we approach Spring Break, this point has been described as the “dog days”of a semester because they are the most challenging and the longest time in the semester without a break. Therefore, I…

Going places she never imagined: KC Scholar Edith Ramirez-Salazar

KC Scholar Edith Ramirez-Salzar is a senior at MU double majoring in political science and sociology with a minor in criminal justice. (Photo/Becca Newton) Within the past year, Edith Ramírez-Salazar, a KC Scholar and Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipient, has traveled to three different continents outside of North America and explored a plethora of countries. Last summer, Edith’s…

Brooks’ legacy and CASE support continues to positively impact student success

George C. Brooks scholarship was established in 1988. (Photo/Rob Hill) The legacy of George C. Brooks started in 1958 when he graduated with a Masters in Education from the University of Missouri. During an era where racial segregation was still alive and well, Brooks took on the challenge of working for the university. Brooks spent…

Director’s Corner: Important resources for scholars

Hello CASE Scholars, friends and families, We are beginning the 7th week of the semester and there are a number of things going on that I wish to address. We are NOW squarely in the midst of the mid-semester timeframe. Most scholars have just completed their first round of exams for the semester and NOW…

CASE marketing intern DuVonté Beard honors Kobe Bryant

To celebrate Black History Month our CASE Marketing interns are highlighting their most influential figures. In this video, intern DuVonté Beard honors Kobe Bryant. https://youtu.be/b_fNuYyqtMM Hello, my name is DuVonte’ Beard. I’m a CASE marketing intern and journalism major. The inspirational figure I chose for Black History Month is Kobe Bryant. Kobe was a five-time…

CASE marketing intern Kelly Lopez honors ballet dancer Misty Copeland

To celebrate Black History Month our CASE Marketing interns are highlighting their most influential figures. In this video, intern Kelly Lopez Honors Ballet Dancer Misty Copeland. https://youtu.be/Ea44MsOBoVc Hello, my name is Kelly Lopez and I’m a senior and an intern for the CASE Marketing Team. I’m majoring in journalism with an emphasis in strategic communications.…

CASE marketing intern Christian McDonald honors activist Fred Hampton

To celebrate Black History Month our CASE Marketing interns are highlighting their most influential figures. In this video, intern Christian McDonald honors activist Fred Hampton who was known for being the chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party. https://youtu.be/jNoIRgedOp8 What’s good everyone, I’m Christian McDonald. I’m a junior here on the CASE…