Missouri State University and Dickerson Park Zoo (DPZ) will host Bear Week Aug. 9-15 to observe Missouri’s bicentennial. Aug. 10 marks the 200-year anniversary of Missouri’s statehood. “The bicentennial allows us to celebrate, as well as showcase our past, present and future,” said Shellie Jones, MSU’s assistant director of alumni engagement. “This event highlights two … [Read more...] about Bear Week at Dickerson Park Zoo celebrates Missouri’s bicentennial
The COVID-19 pandemic heightened the need for nurses in hospitals across the country. To help the shortage locally, Missouri State University’s School of Nursing is piloting a Mercy Hospital Springfield program called “Earn as You Learn.” “The nursing shortage is currently great,” said Monika Feeney, interim director of the School of Nursing. “The program allows students the … [Read more...] about School of Nursing partners with Mercy for “Earn as You Learn” program
Pam and Bernie Burrier at the 2017 Lady Bear Gala. The Missouri State University men’s and women’s golf teams will be the recipients of a significant gift, courtesy of Pam and Bernie Burrier, the MSU Foundation announced today. The gift is an endowment for both programs and will be used to support the overall budgets of the teams. The Burriers have previously established … [Read more...] about Missouri State golf programs receive significant gift
In celebration of Missouri’s 2021 bicentennial anniversary, Ozarks Public Television, in partnership with other Public Television Association of Missouri stations, announces the broadcast premiere of “Missouri! A Bicentennial Celebration.” The show will premiere at 8 p.m. Aug. 12. “I believe everyone can find tidbits of history and knowledge in the documentary that will … [Read more...] about Discover “Missouri! A Bicentennial Celebration”
Minorities in Business (MIB) is an organization in Springfield that advances minority business opportunities in the southwest Missouri area. One of its efforts is encouraging minority students from higher education institutions in Springfield like Missouri State University to remain in the area after graduation. Justyn Pippins, MIB board member and Javeon England, MIB member … [Read more...] about Retaining minority graduates in Springfield