Post by Mizzou Honors College

We are thrilled to welcome high school students from across the state for the Missouri Scholars Academy! Founded in 1985, the Missouri Scholars Academy is a three-week residential program for 330 of Missouri’s academically gifted students who are ready to begin their junior year of high school. The Academy is held each June on the Mizzou campus and administered by the Honors College. Honors College Dean CATHERINE RYMPH welcomed students to campus, and MSA co-directors Doug Valentine and Steve Keller shared their excitement for the weeks ahead. Students also heard from welcome speaker Faaris (Fares) Akremi, a Mizzou alumnus who earned degrees in geography and political science, along with the Honors College Certificate. We are excited to welcome these outstanding students and wish them an inspiring and memorable Academy experience.