The federal government’s budget, passed Dec. 29, includes more than $75 million for Missouri State University and IDEA Commons. Nearly half of the funds will provide support to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and health facilities on the Springfield campus. Sen. Roy Blunt championed several priority appropriations on behalf of the university: $35 … [Read more...] about Federal budget includes more than $75 million for MSU, IDEA Commons
Brewer Science, Inc. completed a significant, corporate contribution to Missouri State University Foundation as part of its “Onward, Upward” campaign. With this gift, Brewer Science is supporting the construction of the Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) building expansion that is expected to be completed in early 2022. The 30,000 square-foot addition will serve as the main … [Read more...] about Brewer Science’s contribution to Missouri State University Foundation inspires technology innovation
In the 2000s, Missouri State University leaders had a vision. We wanted to redevelop a portion of Springfield’s center city. With the help of the city and local government, we would create an urban innovation park. It would blend university programs with residential, retail, commercial and entertainment facilities. The park would celebrate and encourage Innovation, … [Read more...] about Discover our vision for the future of IDEA Commons
The Children’s Bureau’s most recent child abuse statistics reveal that 7.2 million children were reported as abused in 2015. This number had unfortunately grown from the previous report by more than half a million children. Dr. Paul Durham is a distinguished professor of biology at Missouri State University and the director for the Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences at the … [Read more...] about Childhood trauma and chronic pain: What’s the relationship?
Suffering from chronic pain is a pain in the neck. Missouri State University’s Dr. Paul Durham knows that. His research in the field of orofacial pain and migraine has earned him acclaim as an international expert. Now Durham, distinguished professor of biology, receiving the university’s highest honor — the Bronze Bear. The Missouri State Board of Governors voted … [Read more...] about Durham honored with Bronze Bear