Visualize a tree. It grows larger over time. If surrounded by many other large trees, the branches will slowly converge. This reduces the amount of sunlight hitting the ground. If left in such a condition for too long without disturbance, important tree species cannot regenerate. Dr. Michael Goerndt, associate professor in the Darr College of Agriculture, leads forest … [Read more...] about Fostering growth in forests and research
The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program has awarded Dr. Benjamin Onyango from Missouri State University a second fellowship to travel to Kenya. He will work on curricula development related to agricultural practices with Dr. Grace Murilla, deputy vice chancellor, administration and finance, at KAG (Kenya Assemblies of God) EAST University in Kenya. About the … [Read more...] about Fellowship to equip community with innovative agricultural practices
Springfield Public Schools and Missouri State University broke ground on a new agriculture education magnet school for Springfield students on Dec. 3 at the William H. Darr Agricultural Center. The project is a collaboration of Missouri State and Springfield Public Schools and is made possible by a generous donation from William H. and Virginia Darr and the Darr Family … [Read more...] about MSU and SPS break ground on new agricultural education center
The Missouri State University community mourns the loss of long-time supporter and friend T. Edward Pinegar. He passed away May 23. Pinegar, a graduate of Missouri State, gave of his time, expertise and resources to the university. He served on the MSU Board of Governors from 1985-1991. He has also been on the MSU Foundation Board of Directors since 1999. “I will miss Ed … [Read more...] about University remembers supporter and friend
Missouri State University and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) have each received $2.25 million from the estate of Linda K. Hale. The $4.5 million gift is the first part of what is expected to be a $12 million gift to benefit Missouri State students. It is estimated that Missouri State and the CFO will each receive about $6 million by the time the estate is fully … [Read more...] about Estate gift funds scholarships for Missouri State students from Barton, Vernon counties