The Missouri State University community is saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Marshall Gordon, who passed away May 17 at the age of 81. Gordon served as president of Missouri State University (then Southwest Missouri State University) from 1983-92. Under his leadership, enrollment exceeded 20,000 for the first time, bringing an economic impact of more than $1 million a day to … [Read more...] about Missouri State remembers President Marshall Gordon
When we drink wine, it’s usually for a celebration. It’s someone’s birthday. Maybe it’s to celebrate surviving another day at work. May 25 is National Wine Day. Missouri State University makes wine at the Fruit Experimentation Station in Mountain Grove, Missouri. How do we make wine in a climate less than ideal for grape growing? The journey of a grape There must be good … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Wine Day
“Alexa, turn on Netflix.” More and more, we use assistive technology like Amazon Alexa to help us with everyday tasks. However, there are limitations. Say the wrong thing and Alexa can’t do anything. Dr. Razib Iqbal, assistant professor of computer science at Missouri State University, is proposing technology to change that. What he wants to change Iqbal suggests adding … [Read more...] about Connecting communities with technology
Halle Herbert works hard to be an inclusive leader. A political science student at Missouri State University, Herbert uses the public affairs mission to drive her work as an inclusive excellence leadership scholar and aspiring public administrator. Her goal of inclusivity is what she believes landed her a seat as the Missouri representative in the Henry Clay Statesmanship … [Read more...] about Halle goes to Washington
There’s a new Missouri State University scholarship for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield’s (BGCS) students. Students enrolled in the clubs, many from under-resourced families, are eligible for the MSU-Boys & Girls Clubs Scholarship. It’s offered for their first year of undergraduate study and may be renewed for three years. Missouri State University President Clif … [Read more...] about Providing deserving youth access to higher education