Talk To Me

Talk To Me

This is our second post profiling a recent recipient of our scholarship. Let's talk about Jarri. He is from the Kansas City area and is majoring in Psychology & Human…
Mutiny In Pennsylvania

Mutiny In Pennsylvania

As schoolchildren, we all learn the legend of the crossing of the Delaware River depicted in the famous painting by Emanuel Leutze. We are told about the harsh conditions endured…
Yes, Counselor

Yes, Counselor

We were thrilled to announce back in December that our scholarship recipients had been chosen, and now we are even more excited to tell you more about just a few…
A produce truck being loaded on the St. Louis riverfront. Photo courtesy of the Missouri Historical Society.

From Humble Roots

Imagine for a moment that you were born in 1838, in a small village in Germany that even today has fewer than 2,000 residents. As a teenager, you worked in…
Inaugural Scholarships Announced

Inaugural Scholarships Announced

Ever since we first publicized our partnership with the University of Missouri, we have been looking forward to making this post, so we are beyond thrilled that the candidate pool…