The Missouri State University community mourns the loss of long-time supporter and friend Kenneth E. Meyer, who died July 17 at the age of 94. “Ken Meyer was an icon in Springfield,” Missouri State President Clif Smart said. “He started as a Missouri State student and grew a radio empire in the area. He always supported his alma mater.” Meyer graduated from Missouri State in … [Read more...] about Missouri State remembers supporter and friend Kenneth E. Meyer
The Missouri State University Foundation continues its record-breaking tradition, this year to the tune of $32 million. “Our supporters have seen how the needs continue to grow, and they have blown us away with their generosity yet again,” said Brent Dunn, executive director of the Missouri State University Foundation. In Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022), nearly … [Read more...] about Foundation gifts surpass $32 million in record-breaking year
Some economists believe a recession is imminent. With a war in Europe, inflation, a crumbling supply chain and continuing threats to public health converging, the economy is struggling. Missouri State University finance and risk management department head, Dr. Jeff Jones, agrees. But this potential recession may indicate a return to normalcy after a period of economic … [Read more...] about What you need to know about a potential recession in the U.S.
Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, China, Spain, Germany and South Africa: Missouri State University Chorale students tend to graduate with multiple stamps on their passports. Every other year, Chorale members look forward to an international choir tour. For its 2022 international tour, the Chorale headed to South Africa May 21-June 8. The group performed with local choirs in … [Read more...] about Traveling with a choir: Making travel accessible and memorable through music
Missouri State University recently selected four new members for the Alumni Association board. Caitlin Schaefer, ’18, relationship management associate for Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC George Winston, ’93, director of admissions for Washington University in St. Louis Mark Campbell, ’86, senior vice president at First State Community Bank Katelyn Palmer, ’24, president of the … [Read more...] about New members selected for MSU Alumni Board