Dr. Catherine Jolivette is the recipient of the FCTL Teaching Award in Diversity Dr. Catherine Jolivette, professor of art and design, is the recipient of the 2017 FCTL Teaching Award in Diversity. According to the FCTL website, “This award recognizes faculty who focus on culturally responsive teaching and faculty who demonstrate a scholarly approach integrating diversity … [Read more...] about Catherine Jolivette recognized with FCTL Award in diversity
Lyle Foster Springfield is a friendly city with an ugly past. However, it’s more than the lynchings that took place on the square in 1906 that tarnish the reputation. To more fully understand the cultural climate that has been prevalent in the Ozarks for so long, three Missouri State faculty members have developed a living archive of testimonials and oral histories of the … [Read more...] about ‘The Journey Continues ‘ shows diverse perspectives of Springfield throughout history
Proud friends and family members at the July 30 commencement ceremony had been fidgeting, chatting or waving at their graduates as the events of the day unfolded. But as 78-year-old Mary Jean (Price) Walls was introduced, the crowd began to fall silent. “Today is the first time in the history of our institution that we will be awarding an honorary undergraduate degree,” … [Read more...] about First black applicant, denied admission in 1950, receives honorary degree