A tragedy occurred in Fordland today. A KOZK tower collapsed while crew members from the state of Washington performed maintenance on it. One crew member died. “We are shocked and saddened by the news,” said Suzanne Shaw, vice president for marketing and communications at Missouri State University. “Our condolences go out to the victims and their families. We are also providing … [Read more...]
Missouri State University students will see a modest increase in tuition and fees next year. Tuition for in-state, undergraduate students will go up by $2 per credit hour on the Springfield campus and $1 per credit hour on the West Plains campus. This is an increase of less than 1 percent. This decision comes as part of an agreement reached with legislative leaders to restore … [Read more...]
Ozarks Public Television (OPT) is partnering with the City of Springfield’s department of environmental services and Springfield Catholic Schools to inspire southwest Missouri families to “Explore the Outdoors” this spring. Throughout April, OPT will celebrate Earth Month with themed on-air programming, online content and local events designed to encourage kids and families to … [Read more...]
Divisiveness. Polarization. Hostility. These are some of the things the 2018 Collaborative Diversity Conference (CDC) at Missouri State University is trying to prevent. How will that be done? This year’s conference will focus on inclusive excellence. About the conference The CDC is April 25-27. April 25 is a pre-conference day featuring an all-day interactive workshop on … [Read more...]
In 2015, Missouri State University students voted yes to pay a fee for a new health and wellness center on campus. The 39,000-square-foot, three-story facility is now complete and open for business. The new center sits on the corner of Bear Boulevard and Florence Avenue. Its dedication ceremony is set for 11 a.m. April 9 in the center. The event is free and open to the … [Read more...]