The Trulaske College of Business’ Vasey Academy was established in 1997. It provides talented under-resourced students from urban areas* a variety of opportunities for achieving academic success at Mizzou. Through a carefully designed set of mentoring experiences and exposure to corporate executives, students create the foundation for their professional network while learning more about the world of business. This is one of the college’s Programs of Distinction.

*An area with a population of 50,000 or more than 2,000 housing units, per U.S Census and State of Missouri definitions (MCDC, 2023; U.S. Census Bureau, 2023)