Missouri State University’s 20th annual Public Affairs Conference will reflect on tradition, celebrate innovation and explore a variety of ways to both embrace change and to exercise strength in the face of struggle. “Navigating the Now: tradition, innovation and wisdom in a world of change” is the theme for the 2023 conference. It will be a mix of in-person and live-streamed … [Read more...] about 20th annual Public Affairs Conference seeks to ‘Navigate the Now’
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
About 70% of Missouri’s schools identify as rural, but there is no state-supported office or university-based center focused on rural school needs – until now. Missouri State University will open its new Center for Rural Education June 9. Housed in the College of Education, the center will serve as a hub to organize and promote rural school outreach and partnerships. Dr. Diana … [Read more...] about Serving and supporting Missouri’s rural schools