Summer is almost here and many families are looking for summer programs to engage their children. This year, Missouri State University will offer Camp Claw, a weekly day camp from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., through its Foster Recreation Center (FRC). Designed for kids ages 6-12, the camp will run for eight weeks from June 6-August 6. Dan LaPalm, camp director and assistant director of … [Read more...] about Developing kids through summer day camp
Missouri State University has recently made two new leadership hires. Zora Mulligan will begin as executive vice president on July 5. Brad Bodenhausen will begin as vice president for community and global partnerships on July 1. “I’m very excited about these two additions to my leadership team,” said Missouri State President Clif Smart. “I selected Zora because of her … [Read more...] about Missouri State announces two leadership hires
Missouri State University has awarded a four-year contract to Kyle Moats, its current director of athletics. The extension will begin June 1, 2022, continuing through May 31, 2026. Moats has been the MSU director of athletics since 2009. “Kyle has elevated athletics at Missouri State since his arrival in 2008. His most recent successful hires in football and men’s and women’s … [Read more...] about Missouri State announces multi-year contract for athletics director
Missouri State University recognized three faculty members and two staff members with the 2022 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Public Affairs. The award recognizes employees for living the public affairs mission in their work and personal lives. Each winner receives a $1,500 grant for research, travel or projects related to their public affairs activities. Faculty … [Read more...] about Missouri State recognizes five with Excellence in Public Affairs Award
Award-winning actress, New York Times bestselling author and activist Marlee Matlin will visit Missouri State University this fall. She will be the 2022 Public Affairs Conference keynote speaker. Her speech will take place 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The keynote event kicks off the conference, scheduled Sept. 20-22. The theme is … [Read more...] about Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin headlines fall 2022 Public Affairs Conference