We look for the better and brighter every day. New, cutting edge technology catches our eye. Medicine has advanced past what we thought possible. How was all of it accomplished? Sometimes, it takes going back to our roots to find modern solutions. “Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science” is open now at the Duane G. Meyer Library at Missouri State University. … [Read more...] about Connecting the past and the future: Native knowledge, shared science
Since 2012, Missouri State University has launched two doctoral programs. This effort has not gone unnoticed. Recently, Missouri State received a higher level of classification in the 2018 edition of the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The university moved up from the “master’s colleges and universities” classification to the newly added … [Read more...] about A Carnegie Classification upgrade
When we look at history, there’s something that is often missing: Women. Too often, women are left out of the conversation or the narrative being written. Womxn’s HERstory Month celebrates extraordinary women and recognizes their accomplishments. “This is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on all of the things that womxn have done, are doing and will continue to … [Read more...] about Recognizing women: HERstory Month
Mary Jane and Tim Holmes have endured brutal pain no parent should have to face. Their son, Sam, took his own life in spring 2017. He was a student at Missouri State University and a member of the MSU golf team at the time of his death. They have turned their anguish into activism, telling their story on campus and beyond. The only good thing that can come of losing … [Read more...] about A son. A Bear. A golfer. Remembering Sam Holmes
Question: What do an actor and a Yale professor have in common? Answer: The fight for mental health awareness. On May 1, Missouri State University will welcome Sean Astin, actor, and Dr. Nance Roy, professor at Yale University and chief clinical officer for The Jed Foundation, to the 2019 Impact Summit. What is the Impact Summit? The Impact Summit is a day-long conference to … [Read more...] about 2019 Impact Summit welcomes nationally known speakers