September is National Deaf Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to increase public awareness of deaf issues, people and culture. Many hearing people are not aware of the depth of deaf culture and how they can make language more accessible. Dr. Karen Engler, clinical professor and graduate program director of special education-education of the deaf and hard of hearing, … [Read more...] about Accessible language for all
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced two new members to the Missouri State University Board of Governors: Travis Freeman of Chesterfield and Dr. Melissa Gourley of Mountain Grove. The duo will join their first board meeting – a Zoom special meeting – on Sept. 20. “I thank the governor for these two excellent appointments,” Missouri State President Clif Smart said. “I’m confident … [Read more...] about Parson appoints new members for MSU Board of Governors
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
To boost science, technology, engineering and math or STEM education in southwest Missouri. That’s the goal of Missouri State University’s Computer Science Research Opportunity for Smart Environments program, also known as ROSE. Earlier this year, Missouri State received a three-year, $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to facilitate this program for 30 area … [Read more...] about Program helps area teachers enhance STEM education
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