When it's time to help their communities, MSU Bears step up. Here are a few stories of alumni who changed what they were doing to respond to this emergency. Read their stories Dr. Susan Easley Dr. John Cambier Clay Goddard Kristina Weger Caleb Birchler Bernie Fechtel Bobbilynne Koepke Kevin Stoops Natosha Lancaster Rob Blevins … [Read more...] about Alumni are rising to the challenge of COVID-19
Ethan Potter transferred to Missouri State during his senior year of college. In 2016, he earned his bachelor's degree in psychology. Now he and his mom, Jayma Potter, have master's degrees in social work. A rough start to a bright future Both Ethan and Jayma got into their program because of life's struggles. High school, and particularly the last two years of high … [Read more...] about Together they’ll change the world
Dr. Kip Thompson, a Missouri State University alumnus and assistant professor of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program, is not your average online professor. He is currently teaching two online courses during his military deployment in Honduras. “This is probably a first for the university that a professor is teaching online graduate courses while on military … [Read more...] about Teaching while deployed
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. And it is one of the industries in Missouri with the biggest gap between demand and qualified workers. A significant gift from the McQueary family will help close this gap. Missouri State University announced that the College of Health and Human Services is being renamed in honor of the McQueary … [Read more...] about McQueary family makes ‘transformational’ gift to Missouri State
Not being able to communicate effectively or understand people can be so discouraging and frustrating. It leaves you out – in the dark. Lauren Jones, director of the Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic at Missouri State University, says parents usually become concerned around age 2 that their toddler isn’t talking as much as other children they know. Jones says that signs can be … [Read more...] about Clinic helps people communicate