Missouri State University has awarded a four-year contract to Kyle Moats, its current director of athletics. The extension will begin June 1, 2022, continuing through May 31, 2026. Moats has been the MSU director of athletics since 2009. “Kyle has elevated athletics at Missouri State since his arrival in 2008. His most recent successful hires in football and men’s and women’s … [Read more...] about Missouri State announces multi-year contract for athletics director
Three finalists for the executive vice president and provost position at Missouri State University will visit campus soon. Each finalist will meet with the search committee and attend a public forum to present and respond to questions. This follows a nationwide search, which began when Dr. Frank Einhellig announced his plans to retire. Introducing the finalists Biographies are … [Read more...] about Finalists for executive vice president and provost visiting soon
Most are familiar with Earth Day on April 22. But one day isn’t enough. Missouri State University will dedicate the week of April 18-22 to educate the community on sustainability practices. “Sustainability refers to the idea that we are dependent on our natural environment for all our needs and well-being,” said Dr. Toby Dogwiler, professor and department head of the … [Read more...] about Missouri State and the Springfield community celebrate Earth Week
Friday, April 22 is Earth Day. Want to be more eco-friendly? Let’s start with your shopping habits. Brands have been greenwashing products for years. This tactic convinces consumers to spend more on similar products in favor of a “green” label. “Brands started to realize that people care about green products,” said Dr. Jamie Grigsby, assistant professor of marketing at … [Read more...] about Greenwashing: A harmful trend targeting well-meaning shoppers
The last two years have brought about many challenges. Some have phrased it as addressing the “pandemic within a pandemic.” Missouri State University’s 2022 Collaborative Diversity Conference theme is “Contemporary issues in DEI: Where do we go from here?” This year’s conference will help identify and examine the ongoing challenges in the field of Diversity, Equity and … [Read more...] about Be part of the virtual Collaborative Diversity Conference