Rae Ann Rockwell standing next to one of her prints from the ‘Dandy’ series which won an Honorable Mention Award at a local exhibition. Some know her as the friendly face you see when you first enter Brick City, some know her as a helpful academic advisor, and some know her as the ‘Master of Disaster’ (a name given to her by faculty). Rae Ann … [Read more...] about Staff Spotlight: Rae Ann Rockwell
Electronic arts (EA) alumnus Derek Parker didn’t always want to be a user experience designer; he initially attended Missouri State as a cell and molecular biology major. “After I finished my freshman year, I realized that I wasn’t passionate about the coursework or the career path I had chosen. I took some time to reflect and think about things that I was … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Derek Parker
Written by Mike Wood, Assistant Director–Career Counseling, Career Center As a rule, veterans tend to be highly self-sufficient and successful in many industries. With a “mission first” mindset, combined with traits such as self-discipline, leadership skills, self-motivation, and high ethical standards, veterans are well prepared to succeed in the workplace. Often … [Read more...] about Job search resources for student veterans and alumni
Missouri State University undergraduate students who were enrolled in some online classes in fall 2020 will receive partial tuition refunds. The Board of Governors approved the refunds at their Feb. 19 meeting. MSU-Springfield will use $1.9 million in remaining money from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide the refunds. The … [Read more...] about University to refund $1.9 million in online fees
Missouri State University awarded 1,534 degrees to students in fall 2020. Crunching the numbers Students earned a total of 1,112 bachelor’s degrees, 406 master’s degrees, 15 doctorate degrees and one specialist degree. Past the standard expectations, the university recognized 17 students for their work with a more rigorous curriculum in Missouri State’s Honors College. A number … [Read more...] about Missouri State releases fall 2020 graduation list