SPRINGFIELD — The Chinese New Year marks the end of winter and beginning of spring, and it represents the desire for a new life. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. “The Year of the Rabbit is a year filled with peace and hope,” said Dr. Weirong Yan-Schaefer, senior instructor of Chinese and Japanese in the world languages and cultures … [Read more...] about MSU celebrates Chinese New Year
The federal government’s budget, passed Dec. 29, includes more than $75 million for Missouri State University and IDEA Commons. Nearly half of the funds will provide support to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and health facilities on the Springfield campus. Sen. Roy Blunt championed several priority appropriations on behalf of the university: $35 … [Read more...] about Federal budget includes more than $75 million for MSU, IDEA Commons
In northern Michigan forests lives the white-footed mouse. Among other small mammals, it’s a fierce competitor in the food chain. However, this animal struggles to survive through harsh winters. Tracking the population size and location of this mouse can serve as an indicator of climate change. Dr. Sean Maher, associate professor of biology at Missouri State University, who … [Read more...] about Studying mice to get a bigger picture
A fuse lights a fire, generates a spark and leads to big changes. Likewise, the Missouri State University Ad team started something big in the 2020-2021 academic year by creating a campaign to prevent radicalization, which they called Fuse. “I was really proud of what the students produced,” said Samantha Francka, marketing and communications coordinator for … [Read more...] about Fuse program continues to gain momentum
Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) has recognized faculty for their outstanding teaching, research and service with two professorships and fellowships: The Roy D. Blunt Life Science Professorship. The Matthew and Patricia Harthcock College of Natural and Applied Sciences Faculty Fellowship. Roy D. Blunt Life Science Professorship Thanks … [Read more...] about STEM faculty awarded two new professorships and fellowships