Missouri State University and Dickerson Park Zoo (DPZ) will host Bear Week Aug. 9-15 to observe Missouri’s bicentennial. Aug. 10 marks the 200-year anniversary of Missouri’s statehood. “The bicentennial allows us to celebrate, as well as showcase our past, present and future,” said Shellie Jones, MSU’s assistant director of alumni engagement. “This event highlights two … [Read more...] about Bear Week at Dickerson Park Zoo celebrates Missouri’s bicentennial
Missouri State University awarded 2,954 degrees to students in spring 2021. Crunching the numbers Students earned a total of 2,167 bachelor’s degrees, 650 master’s degrees, 121 doctorate degrees and 16 specialist degrees. Past the standard expectations, the university recognized 75 students for their work with a more rigorous curriculum in Missouri State’s Honors College. A … [Read more...] about Missouri State releases spring 2021 graduation list
The Missouri State University Foundation has set yet another fundraising record. The foundation raised more than $25.8 million in FY21 (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021), thanks to the generosity of the university’s alumni and friends. This is an increase of more than $3.1 million from the last record, set in FY20. “It’s amazing but not surprising that we set this record … [Read more...] about Foundation surpasses $25 million in gifts in FY21
Missouri State University alumnus Robert Fulp is joining the university as its first executive in residence. Fulp will work with the College of Business, the efactory and the Missouri State University Foundation. Fulp credits Missouri State and his advisor and mentor Ralph Manley for giving him the start that allowed him to be successful in his business career. “I’ve … [Read more...] about Missouri State hires first executive in residence
Conservation and ecological research require observation over time. The newly constructed Ozarks Education Center at Missouri State University’s Bull Shoals Field Station provides better amenities for completing such observation. The research facility’s 4,000 square feet property offers a central location for education and ecological research conducted by MSU faculty and … [Read more...] about Missouri State dedicates Ozarks Education Center