An MSA reunion in D.C.

Last Friday, former director Ted Tarkow, current co-director Doug Valentine and MU advancement officer Melia Douglass traveled to Washington, D.C. for a mini MSA reunion in anticipation of the 40th anniversary of the Academy this summer. 1995 scholar Jenelle Beavers hosted the event. Boomba-Hey, thank you, Jenelle! 23 alumni and guests attended the event, with…

Help Keep MSA Accessible!

The Missouri legislature is starting to vote on the 2026 budget, which includes funding for gifted education programs on House Bill 2. This funding, along with generous donations from the University of Missouri and alumni like yourselves, supports not just the three weeks in June, but MSA preparations year-round. Currently, the proposed funding for 2026…

Kevin Heisinger Community Service Award Recipient Spotlight: Rohith Ryali

Take a trip down memory lane as we highlight some of the past recipients of the Kevin Heisinger Memorial Award! Rohith Ryali, hailing from Ellisville, MO, received the award during the 2019 Academy. As a scholar, he took classes on board game design and math. Ryali is now pursuing a degree in Medical Science at…

Kevin Heisinger Community Service Award Recipient Spotlight: Jesse Wren

Take a trip down memory lane as we highlight some of the past recipients of the Kevin Heisinger Memorial Award! Wren taking part in a service activity as a scholar in 2017. Jesse Wren, a scholar from Ironton, MO, received the award during the 2017 Academy. Wren graduated from Truman University with a BS in…