Missouri State University is saying thank you to the man who helped make the dreams of countless students a reality. The university will honor John Goodman with the Bronze Bear Award during the fall 2023 commencement ceremony Dec. 15. “We’re immensely honored to recognize John as a beacon of generosity and commitment to our university,” President Clif Smart said. “His … [Read more...] about John Goodman to receive Bronze Bear award
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced two new members to the Missouri State University Board of Governors: Travis Freeman of Chesterfield and Dr. Melissa Gourley of Mountain Grove. The duo will join their first board meeting – a Zoom special meeting – on Sept. 20. “I thank the governor for these two excellent appointments,” Missouri State President Clif Smart said. “I’m confident … [Read more...] about Parson appoints new members for MSU Board of Governors
Missouri State University President Clif Smart announced today (Sept. 6) that he will retire in the summer of 2024. Smart has served as the 11th president of Missouri State since June 27, 2011. “It has been my greatest honor to serve as president of Missouri State University,” Smart said. “I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the unyielding dedication and the remarkable … [Read more...] about Missouri State University President Clif Smart announces retirement
Four of our region’s leading institutions announced the creation of the Alliance for Healthcare Education on Aug. 29. The Alliance is a bold, collaborative approach that will develop the talent to meet – and exceed – our region’s health care workforce needs for decades to come. The new entity is an unprecedented partnership among CoxHealth, Missouri State University (MSU), … [Read more...] about New alliance will transform health care education in the region
Driven by the legacy and inspiration of Judith Enyeart Reynolds, Missouri State University is empowered to dream bigger together and expand its destination campus for the arts, social sciences and humanities. An eight-figure gift from the C.W. Titus Foundation will support construction of a state-of-the-art facility named in honor of Judith Enyeart Reynolds designed to enhance … [Read more...] about Largest one-time gift in Missouri State history inspires new ‘front porch’ to campus