The Missouri State University Foundation has started two scholarship funds in memory of George Floyd and David Dorn. Floyd died in May while in Minneapolis police custody. Dorn was a retired St. Louis police captain who died during looting in early June. “We share the pain and horror of the death of George Floyd. And we’re saddened by the death of David Dorn,” Missouri State … [Read more...] about Missouri State starts scholarships in memory of George Floyd, David Dorn
Missouri State University (MSU) and St. Charles Community College (SCC) are partnering to create a joint Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant. The schools signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Jefferson City on March 4. The non-binding agreement signals the intent of the institutions to work toward creating this degree. “Missouri State University is … [Read more...] about Missouri State, St. Charles Community College enter partnership
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced three new members to the Missouri State University Board of Governors: Lynn Parman of Parkville, Jay Wasson of Nixa, and Christopher Waters of Kansas City. The trio will attend their first board meetings Feb. 21 in Springfield. “These are three great selections,” Missouri State President Clif Smart said. “We appreciate their dedication to … [Read more...] about Parson announces new members for MSU Board of Governors
The cat (or the Bear) is out of the bag. Missouri State University unveiled Onward, Upward, its biggest fundraising campaign in history, Oct. 26 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The campaign’s goal is $250 million, all of which will benefit Missouri State students, faculty, programs and facilities. To date, the Foundation has raised more than $150 million … [Read more...] about Onward, Upward: Enhancing student success
Missouri State University and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri are collaborating to provide the agency’s “alumni” Little Brothers and Little Sisters a chance to receive special financial support for college. The new Missouri State University/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri Freshman Scholarship is an annual renewable award of $1,500 available to students … [Read more...] about Scholarship helps Big Brothers Big Sisters “littles” from Eastern Missouri