When the opportunity to serve others arrived, these students acted. The Missouri State University Board of Governors acknowledged six students with the Citizen Scholar Award Thursday (Dec. 13). The award honors students who exemplify academic success and the university’s public affairs mission. “These young leaders are making their communities better,” said Carrie Tergin, board … [Read more...] about Creating a kinder world: Citizen Scholars radiate service
The Board of Governors for Missouri State University elected new officers during its regular meeting Oct. 19. Gabriel Gore, St. Louis, was elected chair. Craig Frazier, Springfield, was elected vice chair. Steve Foucart, chief financial officer; and Kristan Gochenauer, secretary to the Board of Governors, were elected board treasurer and secretary, respectively. Gore is a … [Read more...] about Board of Governors elects new officers for 2019
When then-Missouri Governor Matt Blunt put pen to paper in 2005 at the Plaster Student Union Theater, Missouri State University’s course changed forever. Blunt signed Senate Bill 98. It authorized Southwest Missouri State University to drop Southwest from its name and become a more prominent part of the higher education system in the state. Missouri State will honor Blunt, a … [Read more...] about Matt Blunt to receive Bronze Bear
Pending court approval, Missouri State University and JD Holdings, L.L.C. have reached an amicable settlement agreement regarding the university’s claim against the company for the remainder owed to Missouri State for the naming rights of JQH Arena. Under the terms of the settlement, JD Holdings will pay the university an additional $8.4 million. JD Holdings previously paid … [Read more...] about Missouri State, JD Holdings reach agreement on JQH Arena
The Missouri State University Board of Governors has extended the employment contract of President Clifton M. “Clif” Smart III to June 30, 2026 – a 4-year extension of his existing contract. “We are extremely pleased with the direction of Missouri State University under President Smart’s guidance,” said Board Chair Carrie Tergin. “His … [Read more...] about Board approves contract extension for President Smart