Although 2020 will historically be remembered as a challenging year, the Missouri State University Foundation will record it in the win column. During Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020), alumni and friends of the university donated a record-breaking $22,663,988 in gifts. “Now more than ever, the university needs this support to help our students succeed,” said Brent … [Read more...] about Foundation gifts surpass $22 million in record-breaking year
In 1950, Mary Jean (Price) Walls was the first African American student to apply to Missouri State University. Though she was qualified – she was salutatorian of her class – she was denied admission. In 2010, Missouri State awarded her an honorary bachelor’s degree, and in 2016 the Mary Jean Price Walls Multicultural Resource Center Annex was named in her honor. Walls died on … [Read more...] about Missouri State remembers Mary Jean (Price) Walls
In March, the Missouri State University campus closed due to COVID-19. But by Aug. 9, the campus will be fully open again and ready for students to move in. While campus will look and feel a little different, one thing will not change – ensuring students have a positive experience. “Our faculty members will still offer classes that will educate and challenge students. Our staff … [Read more...] about University announces return to campus plans for fall
It was a lofty goal. But Dr. David Hough doesn’t shy away from big ideas. Hough has served as dean in the College of Education for 16 years. In that time, he’s implemented several successful programs. The latest: Bear in Every Building. It’s a movement to have a Missouri State education graduate in every school in the Show-Me State. Join the next generation of … [Read more...] about Bear in Every Building
Maya Angelou wrote, “I believe in living a poetic life, an art full life. Everything we do from the way we raise our children to the way we welcome our friends is part of a large canvas we are creating.” The College of Arts and Letters develops the creative abilities of Missouri State University students and advances the arts in southwest Missouri. An eight-figure gift from the … [Read more...] about C.W. Titus Foundation makes ‘transformational’ gift to Missouri State