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FIG Excellence in Leadership Award
Gianna Widolff
“Gianna is in her third year serving as a PLA and is as committed to the role and her students’ success as she was her first day. Her academic successes and challenges, networks through serving as a Tour Team Leader and CHS Ambassador have given her skills and experiences to draw from when leading course discussions and developing meaningful and relevant curriculum. Her experiences, commitment and passion make her an outstanding peer mentor and PLA. As her undergraduate career comes to an end this year, I want to recognize and acknowledge the impact she has had on countless students, stakeholders and me through her role as a PLA!” – Emily Maher, Co-Facilitator of a Health Professions FIG
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Learn more about AudreyBeing a Peer Learning Advisor (PLA) has been a highlight of my Mizzou experience…. I have grown so much in my teaching and leadership skills. Receiving the FIG Excellence in Leadership Award motivated me to apply to be a PLA for both business and first-generation college students. My upbringing as a first-gen student from a rural community helps me connect with freshmen, and it is a privilege to have an impact on first-gen students.
–Audrey Snider, marketing and film production major
Spotlight on Excellence
Dec. 17, 2024
Nathan Reed, Peer Learning Advisor
Nathan Reed received the FIG Excellence in Leadership Award for his work leading the Business FIG.
Dec. 17, 2024
Emily Mahler, FIG Co-Facilitator
Emily Mahler received the FIG Excellence in Leadership Award for her work leading the Heath Sciences Freshman Interest Group.
Dec. 17, 2024
Riley Dutcher, Peer Learning Advisor
Riley received the FIG Excellence in Leadership Award for his work leading the Sports Journalism Freshman Interest Group.
By the Numbers
FIGs are Growing
50+
FIGs Available in Fall 2024
1200+
Freshman students enrolling in FIGs
50+
Peer Learning Advisors for Fall 2024