Jozie Crouch: Writing is the center of her Life
By: Kate Lopez “She needs wide open spaces, room to make her big mistakes.” When asked what song the Writing Center should add to its 50th anniversary celebration playlist, alumni Jozie Crouch selected The Chicks’ “Wide Open Spaces.” “Maybe it’s because…
Connecting to what’s next: TRiO SSS students build networks and explore new possibilities
By: Alivia Roach Traveling is widely recognized as one of the most meaningful ways to expand perspective and inspire personal and academic growth. For University of Missouri students in the TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) program, a spring break trip to Chicago became much more…
Antonio Flores: A TRiO of Mathematics, Melody and Mentorship
By: Kate Lopez Music and math share a common denominator: Antonio Flores. In May, Flores graduated from the University of Missouri with bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Secondary Education with an emphasis in Mathematics. Pedagogy and protractors aren’t his only instruments of learning: he’s also played trombone for…
Exhibiting Excellence: Writing Center alumna Dr. Audrey Florey curates and collaborates
By: Isabella Trost After graduating from the University of Missouri in May 2025 with a PhD in Visual Studies with an emphasis in American Art History, Dr. Audrey Florey uses skills learned at the Writing Center to surround herself with art. As a Curatorial Assistant…
The Real Deal: Alumna Sarah Neuroth brings Writing Center skills to Deloitte duties
By: Kate Lopez Sarah Neuroth is used to the elements: she’s endured the cold in Alaska, spent a decade in DC and thrived in the heat in Los Angeles. The element of surprise is one she’s quite familiar with. Neuroth graduated from Mizzou in 2011 with a bachelor’s…
Demonstrating excellence in academics, 19 students receive prestigious award
By: Elizabeth Trower Excellence. A core value of our foundation here at the University of Missouri. A pillar that we champion within our work and learning at our institution. A trait that these 19 Tigers have demonstrated within their academics and extracurricular activities. Because of their excellence, we…
Guiding Discovery: Celebrating Mizzou’s Office of Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Award Winners
By: Alivia Roach Mentors play a vital role in the undergraduate research experience at the University of Missouri. They help students turn curiosity into meaningful discoveries that contribute to their fields, while also providing guidance, advice and support throughout their academic journey. Each year,…
From Campus Connections to National Impact: Logan Liguore, Mizzou Alum
By: Kate Lopez “It’s time to begin, isn’t it? I get a little bit bigger, but then I’ll admit I’m just the same as I was.” One of Logan Liguore’s favorite songs is “It’s Time” by Imagine Dragons. Written about embracing change and staying true to oneself,…
The Write Stuff: Alum Katherine Herrick brings Writing Center skills to NASA’s Johnson Space Center
The University of Missouri’s Writing Center celebrates 50 years of tutoring By: Cary Littlejohn After nearly three years of full-time work, Katherine Herrick, BJ ’19, MLIS ’22, has gotten used to people being impressed by her job. When she says,…
Idea Jam gives students opportunity to collaborate, pitch proposal to enhance campus life
By: Elizabeth Trower At the University of Missouri, students don’t just imagine the future-they help build. Recently, U.S. Bank partnered with Griggs Innovators Nexus, an entrepreneurial program at Mizzou, to host Idea Jam allowing students to collaborate and develop ideas…