A new leader is just what the doctor ordered. The McQueary College of Health and Human Services at Missouri State University named Dr. Mark Smith the new dean. “Health-related careers are in high demand, and so are the degrees that open doors to those opportunities,” said Provost Frank Einhellig. “We sought a dean who would work with the faculty and with the health … [Read more...] about Dr. Mark Smith named dean of McQueary College of Health and Human Services
The Missouri State University community is saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Marshall Gordon, who passed away May 17 at the age of 81. Gordon served as president of Missouri State University (then Southwest Missouri State University) from 1983-92. Under his leadership, enrollment exceeded 20,000 for the first time, bringing an economic impact of more than $1 million a day … [Read more...] about Missouri State remembers President Marshall Gordon
Addressing social justice issues. Advocating for nature. Empowering ethical leaders. Giving a hand up to students in need. They’re all part of how Missouri State University faculty and staff demonstrate the public affairs mission. The Board of Governors awarded its Faculty and Staff Excellence in Public Affairs award to six employees. The recipients’ track records, work and … [Read more...] about Missouri State honors six for excellence in public affairs
Halle Herbert works hard to be an inclusive leader. A political science student at Missouri State University, Herbert uses the public affairs mission to drive her work as an inclusive excellence leadership scholar and aspiring public administrator. Her goal of inclusivity is what she believes landed her a seat as the Missouri representative in the Henry Clay Statesmanship … [Read more...] about Halle goes to Washington
There’s a new Missouri State University scholarship for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield’s (BGCS) students. Students enrolled in the clubs, many from under-resourced families, are eligible for the MSU-Boys & Girls Clubs Scholarship. It’s offered for their first year of undergraduate study and may be renewed for three years. Missouri State University President Clif … [Read more...] about Providing deserving youth access to higher education