Empowering Student Success 

Jerron Johnson, executive director of the Missouri College Advising Corps (MCAC), empowers students with the guidance they need to succeed in higher education.

Empowering Students 

Andrea Brown, first-year adviser within Missouri College Advising Corps, serves at Ruskin High School. For her, every day brings new challenges and rewards as she guides students through the maze of post-graduation possibilities.

Being Empowered, Making an Impact 

As a first-generation college student in a bicultural, bilingual marriage, Melissa Hauber-Özer was not sure if Connection was a good fit for her. However, after joining, she found it was exactly where she needed to be.

Building a stronger community  

International faculty member, Hsin-I Sydney Yueh, journeys from new faculty to connected scholar with Connection faculty group.

A chance to give back   

Chemistry student Megan Taylor shares her passion for chemistry and how she was able to give back to her community through her love of science.  

A willingness to say ‘yes’ 

Jennifer Brown, director of access and outreach initiatives for the Office of Academic Access Leadership and Development, shares her motivation for pursuing a college education with a focus on the people who mattered most in her academic journey.

The value of education   

Learn how Graduate Scholars of Excellence is providing Douglas Odongo, doctoral student in social work, with opportunities to use his passion to inspire others, while leaving a lasting impact.

Faculty group Connection empowers professor through academic shift 

School of Nursing Assistant Professor, Alisha Johnson finds support and encouragement in career switch to research from faculty group Connection.

Paying it forward 

Driven by her family and passion to mentor others, doctoral student Jessica Marmolejos is determined to inspire the next generation of students to become fearless leaders.

Sparking confidence  

Sergio Pico-Vazquez, graduating senior studying information technology within the College of Engineering, reflects on his experience with Men of Color, Honor and Ambition (MOCHA), and how the program has instilled confidence in him.