Over the past year, Missouri State University expected to see a decrease in enrollment as large as 1,500 students. But enrollment at Missouri State increased this fall despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and a statewide downturn in the number of students graduating from high school. “This is a huge achievement for the university,” said President Clif Smart. … [Read more...] about Campus, system enrollment increase this fall
A record number of Americans applied for unemployment compensation this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Lawmakers passed the CARES Act in March, which boosted unemployment benefits across the country and expanded eligibility for benefits. With many new terms and guidelines, taxpayers should prepare for the upcoming tax season to avoid unexpected bills on their tax … [Read more...] about What you need to know about your unemployment benefits
Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours during the summer semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale). The lists Missouri State University dean’s list summer 2020 (sorted alphabetically) Missouri … [Read more...] about Missouri State releases summer 2020 dean’s list
Professors at Missouri State University are encouraged to involve undergraduates in research, and Dr. Billie Follensbee embraces this goal with a passion. As a professor of Art History and the Coordinator of the Museum Studies program, Follensbee creates research opportunities for students that encourage and enable undergraduates to present, exhibit, and publish their own … [Read more...] about Research Opportunities for Undergraduates in Art History and Museum Studies
Missouri State University students could one day take on jobs for the protection of the world’s nations. A two-year process to accredit an MSU professional doctorate degree program has finally concluded. The Doctor of Defense and Strategic Studies program was approved July 29 by the Higher Learning Commission, an organization that accredits colleges and universities across a … [Read more...] about Missouri State Doctor of Defense and Strategic Studies program accredited