A new leader is just what the doctor ordered. The McQueary College of Health and Human Services at Missouri State University named Dr. Mark Smith the new dean. “Health-related careers are in high demand, and so are the degrees that open doors to those opportunities,” said Provost Frank Einhellig. “We sought a dean who would work with the faculty and with the health … [Read more...] about Dr. Mark Smith named dean of McQueary College of Health and Human Services
Missouri State University President Clif Smart shares with Thrive Global how he became president of the university and a few leadership lessons he has learned. … [Read more...] about Q&A with President Clif Smart
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
After you retire, how will you be remembered? Will it be for your significant contributions to the work environment? For the impact you made on others’ lives? Former Missouri State University faculty and staff members who have done just that can be immortalized on the Wall of Fame. The honorees The Board of Governors voted today (May 16) to induct six more individuals. The … [Read more...] about Wall of Fame honors campus legends
“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