Missouri State University awarded 1,534 degrees to students in fall 2020. Crunching the numbers Students earned a total of 1,112 bachelor’s degrees, 406 master’s degrees, 15 doctorate degrees and one specialist degree. Past the standard expectations, the university recognized 17 students for their work with a more rigorous curriculum in Missouri State’s Honors College. A number … [Read more...] about Missouri State releases fall 2020 graduation list
Hannah Cox, a Joplin, Missouri native, has an eye for beauty. Missouri State’s campus caught her eye on a visit, and it even inspired her Be a Bear T-shirt design. “Missouri State has such a beautiful campus with great people and professors,” Cox said. “The graphic design program was a perfect fit for me.” The beautiful heart of campus If you’ve ever visited MSU’s … [Read more...] about Hannah Cox: Inspired by the heart of campus
Like many other students in her class, Carlyn Henson was tasked with designing a shirt for the Be A Bear T-shirt contest. Little did she know her design would become one of the three finalists. “I saw my class, their T-shirt designs, and kind of felt like I was up there in my class. I felt confident with my class,” she said. “But with the rest of the contest, I wasn’t … [Read more...] about Carlyn Henson: Carrying on a generational heritage
Kjella Acosta-Page, a Dixon, Missouri native, never expected her home away from home would be so close to where she grew up. “I considered a few art institutes before thinking about Missouri State as an option,” she said. “As soon as I stepped into Brick City, I knew I had found my home.” As a graphic design and illustration major, the art district is where Acosta-Page … [Read more...] about Kjella Acosta-Page: Home Sweet Brick City
A generous gift of $835,000 from the estate of Dr. Raymond Lansford will help more students from Missouri State University’s College of Business complete their education. Lansford, who’s a Missouri State alumnus, passed away just two weeks before his 99th birthday. “Dr. Lansford devoted his entire career to educating students. His intentions were to continue helping students … [Read more...] about Business students will have access to more scholarships