We all hope to enjoy holiday gatherings filled with good food, company and conversations. However, that’s not always possible because conflicts with loved ones can arise. Two individuals from Missouri State University’s Center for Dispute Resolution (CDR), Director Dr. Charlene Berquist and Associate Director Heather Blades, address holiday conflict. How to maintain peace and … [Read more...] about Don’t let conflict ruin your holidays
When the opportunity to serve others arrived, these students acted. The Missouri State University Board of Governors acknowledged six students with the Citizen Scholar Award Thursday (Dec. 13). The award honors students who exemplify academic success and the university’s public affairs mission. “These young leaders are making their communities better,” said Carrie Tergin, board … [Read more...] about Creating a kinder world: Citizen Scholars radiate service
The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program awarded Dr. Benjamin Onyango a fellowship to travel to Kenya. He will work with Dr. Charles Ombuki, dean of the School of Business and Economics, at Machakos University. They will establish a new master’s program. About the project Onyango, professor of agriculture at Missouri State University, will develop a curriculum for the … [Read more...] about Prestigious fellowship creates, improves economics programs
We know that the holidays can be every bit as frantic as they are wonderful so the Missouri State University Alumni Association would like to offer a little help. If … Fido has eaten the holiday ham and the kids get into the cookie dough before it hits the oven Uncle Joe is still holding that grudge from last year and insists on making sure the whole family knows … [Read more...] about Seasons greetings from Bear Country!
Missouri State University awarded 1,554 degrees to students at its fall 2018 commencement. The two ceremonies were held at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at JQH Arena. First ceremony Students graduating from the College of Arts and Letter, College of Humanities and Public Affairs, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, McQueary College of Health and Human Services, William … [Read more...] about Missouri State awarded 1,554 degrees during fall commencement