Professors at Missouri State University are encouraged to involve undergraduates in research, and Dr. Billie Follensbee embraces this goal with a passion. As a professor of Art History and the Coordinator of the Museum Studies program, Follensbee creates research opportunities for students that encourage and enable undergraduates to present, exhibit, and publish their own … [Read more...] about Research Opportunities for Undergraduates in Art History and Museum Studies
Dr. Follensbee is the Art and Design department’s Museum Studies Program Coordinator and a specialist in art history and archeology. She teaches courses on non-Western art (African, Oceanic, Mesoamerican cultures) to art history and anthropology students seeking careers in museums, educational institutions or community organizations. In addition to her successes as an arts and … [Read more...] about Dr. Billie Follensbee and the art of service-learning
Each November, Native American Heritage Month is recognized with the goal of affirming and celebrating the identities of individuals who are often erased from history. Dr. Billie Follensbee, museum studies program coordinator in the art and design department at Missouri State University, has had a lifelong fascination with Native American history, art and … [Read more...] about Native American art shows powerful women
Congratulations, Dr. Billie Follensbee! Her research earned her a spot in the 2018 edition of Mind’s Eye, which will be distributed soon. Read about her fascinating work, or watch the video below. … [Read more...] about Dr. Billie Follensbee’s work featured in Mind’s Eye
Three Missouri State art history students have been chosen to present research at the 11th Annual Art History Symposium. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on April 7 at the Springfield Art Museum. Who will present at the symposium The MSU students include: Paige Whitcomb, “Analyzing the Melun Diptych: An Examination of Jean Fouquet’s Style” Amanda … [Read more...] about Art history students present research at annual symposium