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Understanding Juneteenth

June 16, 2022 by

Juneteenth falls on June 19. It’s the newest federal holiday in the United States commemorating emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Dr. Marlin Barber, senior instructor of history at Missouri State University, explains to BestColleges.com the meaning and significance of Juneteenth, as well as how colleges and students can celebrate it. … [Read more...] about Understanding Juneteenth

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: College of Humanities and Public Affairs, Dr. Marlin Barber, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, history, In the News

What are the healthiest bread choices?

June 15, 2022 by

Bread is a staple food around the world and there are many different types. Some are healthier than others. Registered dietitian Jaime Gnau offers some insights about choosing the healthiest types of bread to INSIDER. She’s also a clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University. … [Read more...] about What are the healthiest bread choices?

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: biomedical sciences, dietetics, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, In the News, Jaime Gnau, McQueary College of Health and Human Services

The power of books to change lives

June 15, 2022 by

Books have the power to shape, influence and change our lives. Why is that so? What goes into a book that can shape lives? Jennifer Murvin, assistant professor of English at Missouri State University and the owner of the indie bookstore, Pagination Bookshop in Springfield, Missouri, shares with Authority Magazine about the books that changed her life. … [Read more...] about The power of books to change lives

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: English, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, In the News, Jennifer Murvin, Reynolds College of Arts and Letters

Annual fees vs. no annual fees credit cards

May 30, 2022 by

Why do some credits cards have annual fees and others don’t? Which type should you get? Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, offers some insights to WalletHub. … [Read more...] about Annual fees vs. no annual fees credit cards

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: College of Business, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, finance and general business, In the News, james philpot

How to talk to your kids about divorce

April 29, 2022 by

When parents divorce, it affects kids greatly. So, it’s important to communicate, keep them in the loop and make them feel secure. Dr. Alicia Walker, assistant professor of sociology at Missouri State University and an intimate relationships expert, weighs in on this topic on Choosing Therapy. … [Read more...] about How to talk to your kids about divorce

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Alicia Walker, College of Humanities and Public Affairs, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, In the News, sociology and anthropology

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