June 18, 2024
Four University of Missouri students recently received the Hesburgh Scholarship for their accomplishments in Mizzou’s general education program. The award is named after Father Theodore Hesburgh, the former president of Notre Dame University, in recognition of his commitment to liberal arts education. Given to one undergraduate student from each class, the scholarship underscores the vital role of general education courses, which ensure that graduates leave Mizzou not only ready to excel in their respective fields but also with a rich, well-rounded foundation of knowledge.
Recipients, who were announced during spring semester, are:
- Allison Bivens, a freshman environmental sciences (atmosphere) major from Columbia, Missouri
- Alexandra Gillund, a sophomore mechanical engineering major from Mokena, Illinois
- Bhushan Sreekrishnavilas, a junior computer science major from St. Louis, Missouri
- Ahhyun Lee, a senior computer science major from Busan, South Korea
Bivens, Gillund and Sreekrishnavilas are all pursuing the Honors Certificate at Mizzou.
