Alumnus and his daughters make a gift that will elevate teaching, learning and mentorship. In February, Missouri State announced a new name in the College of Business: The Pendleton Family School of Accountancy. “This milestone moment — the university’s first named school — was made possible thanks to a significant seven-figure gift from alumnus Dick […]
Missouri State inducted seven former athletes, an iconic sportswriter and a national championship team as part of its 2025-26 Athletics Hall of Fame class. FORMER ATHLETE HONOREES Chenille Bayless Gaumer, volleyball, 2000-03 The standout setter was a four-year All-MVC performer and remains Mo State’s career assists leader (5,431). Bayless helped lead the Bears to an […]
Ian Platz has a thriving career in defense and antiterrorism initiatives. He says it wouldn’t have happened without a unique Missouri State school and an internship facilitated by a faculty member. At 2 a.m. one night in February 2024, Ian Platz was in his hotel room in Ukraine when his phone alerted him to suspected […]
The new Marideth Sisco Community Education Fund at West Plains is named for an alumna who passed away this May. Sisco ’86 was a radio personality, singer, songwriter, author, retired journalist and expert on this region. The fund will bring in speakers, and her work will be displayed on campus. Editor’s note: Sisco passed away […]
Stories of the true events of our no. 1 ranked program ACT I: THE SCRIPT READ INT. CREDO ARTS CENTER – NIGHT On a chilly Sunday evening, an audience takes shape in the community performing arts center. The energy immediately shifts upon entering the glass front doors of the building — from the cold, dark […]