The Missouri State University Board of Governors elected new officers during its regular meeting Oct. 18. Tim Francka, Bolivar, was elected chair. Dr. Melissa Gourley, Mountain Grove, was elected vice chair. Francka is the administrative director of long-term care for Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation. He has been with the foundation since 1989. He also serves as a … [Read more...] about Board of Governors elects new officers for 2025
Bryan Mager’s family’s name graces buildings and spaces across Missouri State University. Now, the university is saying thank you to the man who helped enrich campus and grow the university through multiple developments. Missouri State will honor Magers with the Bronze Bear Award during the fall 2024 commencement ceremony Dec. 13. “We’re immensely honored to recognize … [Read more...] about Bryan Magers to receive Bronze Bear award
Missouri State University will celebrate the inauguration of its 12th president, Dr. Richard B. Williams at 4 p.m. Oct. 17. This is the university’s first inauguration since the 1993 inauguration of former president Dr. John Keiser. Free and open to the public, the event will take place in Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. “As we mark a new chapter in the proud … [Read more...] about Come to the inauguration of Missouri State’s 12th president
Missouri State University’s Board of Governors has honored three faculty members and two staff members for putting the university’s public affairs mission into practice. They received the Board of Governors’ Award for Excellence in Public Affairs. This annual recognition celebrates faculty and staff who embody the spirit of the public affairs mission through their personal … [Read more...] about Board recognizes five faculty and staff members with Excellence in Public Affairs award
On July 1, Dr. Richard “Biff” Williams will become the 12th president of Missouri State University. The university’s Board of Governors announced the selection today (March 4, 2024). “We’re confident Dr. Williams is the right person to lead MSU into the future,” said board Chair Lynn Parman. “He is very student focused. He also has proven success in strategic planning, … [Read more...] about Missouri State announces new president