A professor at the Missouri State University Fruit Experiment Station in Mountain Grove, Missouri, has discovered and patented a new grapevine cultivar. Dr. Wenping Qiu is the director of the Center for Grapevine Biotechnology. He was granted a patent for the Norton Blanc grapevine cultivar, a hybrid of the Norton and cabernet sauvignon grapevines. “We’re […]
Dr. Arthur Mallory, the fifth president of Missouri State, passed away Nov. 20. Mallory served as president from 1964-71, starting when he was 31 years old — the youngest president to serve the institution in this role. Mallory’s tenure ended when he was appointed as commissioner of education for the state. He served in the […]
At Missouri State University, our faculty and staff go beyond shaping the lives of students—they also shape the future of our university through their generosity. Their commitment to giving back helps provide scholarships, enhance programs and create opportunities that make a collective impact. To show our appreciation, we invite all faculty and staff donors and […]
Missouri State’s Dr. Brian Ott believes public sentiment, over policy, will drive voter turnout on Nov. 5.
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