Foster care. Cancer. Loss of a parent. Caring for a younger sibling. Any one of these might prevent someone from attending college. But Jasper Gain, the MarooNation Ball Springfield student scholarship recipient, refuses to give up. “It doesn’t seem like I’ve done all these things. When I say them out loud, it feels unbelievable. I’m taking everything day by … [Read more...] about MarooNation Ball galas: Making a difference
Missouri State University’s master’s of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology received top rankings in a study reported in the most recent edition of The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist newsletter. The study, titled “The Cream of the Crop: Student and Alumni Perceptions of I-O Psychology Master’s Degree Program Quality,” surveyed current students and recent … [Read more...] about Psychology graduate program receives high marks
Ageism, or discrimination based on age, is a serious issue for the aging population. However, ageism isn’t just focused on the elderly. “The experience of age discrimination for being older can begin as early as young adulthood,” said Dr. Ruth Walker, assistant professor of psychology at Missouri State University. “The perceived age of a person is relative to the individual … [Read more...] about Inequality across the lifespan
“For some, helping others comes naturally.” This is the case for McKinsey Wiltermuth, a graduate child forensic psychology student at Missouri State University. “During my time at the university, I have had the opportunity to follow my passion for helping others through a variety of organizations and activities both on campus and in the community,” said Wiltermuth. A Newman … [Read more...] about ‘A fire inside me’