March 15, 2026
MU Excels Shines Spotlight on Mentors, Students
Story and photo by Logan Jackson Mizzou students pursue numerous nationally competitive grants, scholarships and fellowships each year – but they don’t do so alone. In addition to their faculty mentors, the Mizzou Office of Global and National Fellowships aids students during the application journey as they navigate the various requirements, all the while exploring their interests, building their skills, articulating their goals and developing lasting mentor relationships. The advisors within the office make sure students celebrate that journey as well. That is the primary focus of the annual MU Excels event, which not only recognizes student applicants,…
