A new, creative partnership is bringing together one of the region’s most admired storytellers on Ozarks traditions and the local NPR station, resulting in a new program available to public radio listeners. “Ozarks Alive: Time Capsule” will be a monthly radio feature on KSMU-Ozarks Public Radio. It will highlight poignant people and places that showcase traditions and history … [Read more...] about Ozarks Alive, KSMU team up to create new radio feature
Missouri State University and the City of Springfield are inexorably tied together. The university and the city have collaborated on many important projects. Springfield Mayor Ken McClure has been a strong leader for the community and an advocate for Missouri State. Because of his leadership and support, the Board of Governors voted today (Oct. 16) to award the 2020 Government … [Read more...] about Mayor Ken McClure selected for Government Excellence Award
The Missouri State University Board of Governors elected new officers during its regular meeting Oct. 16. Amy Counts, St. Louis, was elected chair. Carol Silvey, West Plains, was elected vice-chair. Counts is a senior account executive for Wise F&I. She serves as a board member for St. Louis Artworks and has a bachelor’s degree in hospitality restaurant administration, … [Read more...] about Board of Governors elects new officers for 2021
When you’re the first person in your family to attend college, it’s exciting. It can also be frustrating, confusing, scary and discouraging. Helping first-generation students has been a focus for Missouri State University for the last several years. The university created: MSU: I’m First, a student organization for first-generation students that builds community. Specialized … [Read more...] about New programming helps first-generation students succeed
Missouri State University invites alumni, friends and family to celebrate all things Oct. 16-18. #BearsHomecoming 2020 looks a little different this year. Events will be held both virtually and on campus. “As it has with everything else, of course, the pandemic has turned Homecoming 2020 on its head,” said Lori Fan, executive director of alumni relations. “We have chosen … [Read more...] about A new Homecoming experience