There is a new leader at the helm of Missouri State University’s College of Arts and Letters. Dr. Shawn Wahl, former department head of communication, took charge of COAL as interim dean on July 1, 2017, after Dean Dr. Gloria Galanes retired. Wahl talks about COAL’s active engagement with the community and shares some highlights from each of the seven departments in the … [Read more...] about Spotlight on the College of Arts and Letters
Children are the biggest casualty of the Syria war, raging since 2011. Thousands of them have been killed, injured and ripped apart from their families. To shed light on the humanitarian crisis, a film crew comprising Missouri State University students and alumni is creating a feature-length documentary through Carbon Trace Productions. Led by Dr. Andrew Cline, associate … [Read more...] about Giving voice to Syrian refugee children
Lauren Johnson was nervous about getting involved in productions until she got an unexpected call. As a senior media, journalism and film major at Missouri State University, it was her dream to work on a project like Show-Me Chefs. It not only came true, but she also won an award of excellence for her work. “Telling stories has always been my passion,” said Johnson, … [Read more...] about Students win 17 awards for creativity, excellence
Lyle Foster Springfield is a friendly city with an ugly past. However, it’s more than the lynchings that took place on the square in 1906 that tarnish the reputation. To more fully understand the cultural climate that has been prevalent in the Ozarks for so long, three Missouri State faculty members have developed a living archive of testimonials and oral histories of the … [Read more...] about ‘The Journey Continues ‘ shows diverse perspectives of Springfield throughout history