As a college student, the opportunity to study abroad is both educational and life changing. This summer and fall, seven Missouri State University students will head overseas to deepen their knowledge and expand their worldview. This opportunity is made possible by the Gilman Scholarship Program from the U.S. Department of State. According to Elizabeth Strong, director of … [Read more...] about Winning prestigious scholarships to study abroad
Success is not only what you have done, but how you did it. It is hard work, perseverance, learning and more than anything – a love for what you do. The Missouri State University Board of Governors voted today to induct six individuals who found that professional love into the Wall of Fame. The 2023 inductees are Bradley Fisher, Dr. Gloria Galanes, Mary Kay Hunter, Dave … [Read more...] about Wall of Fame honors six former employees
The public affairs mission challenges the Missouri State University community to use its knowledge and skills to better the world. For 11 years, the Board of Governors has recognized faculty and staff members who model the public affairs mission in their academic and on-campus work. This year, Missouri State recognizes three faculty members and three staff members with the … [Read more...] about Board honors faculty, staff members with Excellence in Public Affairs award
Engagement in campus democracy is important, especially to Zion Riffe-Stevens. Zion Riffe-Stevens A Missouri State University student and graduate assistant for Paws to the Polls, Riffe-Stevens commits his time and effort toward encouraging people to use their voices and vote. Paws to the Polls is a nonpartisan initiative to increase voter turnout and engagement on campus. His … [Read more...] about Empowering MSU to engage students in democracy
When you visit or pass by the Springfield Art Museum, it’s hard to miss a large, bright yellow sculpture. It’s a piece called Sun Target II by sculptor John Henry. The sculpture inspired the “Sun Target” dance by guest artist Ilana Goldman. She choreographed it for a group of Missouri State University dance majors and minors. They performed it at the March American College … [Read more...] about Dance students find success at conference