The Missouri State University community mourns the loss of long-time supporter and friend T. Edward Pinegar. He passed away May 23. Pinegar, a graduate of Missouri State, gave of his time, expertise and resources to the university. He served on the MSU Board of Governors from 1985-1991. He has also been on the MSU Foundation Board of Directors since 1999. “I will miss Ed … [Read more...] about University remembers supporter and friend
Missouri State University and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) have each received $2.25 million from the estate of Linda K. Hale. The $4.5 million gift is the first part of what is expected to be a $12 million gift to benefit Missouri State students. It is estimated that Missouri State and the CFO will each receive about $6 million by the time the estate is fully … [Read more...] about Estate gift funds scholarships for Missouri State students from Barton, Vernon counties
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed life as we know it. At Missouri State University, students will not return to campus for spring 2020. Instead, they will complete the semester online. While this situation offers the campus community opportunities to use new and creative learning methods, it also presents its set of challenges. “To help us get through this time … [Read more...] about Give to support your Bear family
The Darr family has been friends and supporters of Missouri State University and Springfield Public Schools for many years. William H. Darr and the Darr Family Foundation’s latest gift will greatly expand agriculture education and opportunities for Missouri State and Springfield students. A $6.5 million gift will fund the construction of two buildings – a classroom building to … [Read more...] about Darr gift to establish agriculture magnet school, expand companion animal program
Missouri State University is home to one of the largest numbers of veterans and dependents pursuing higher education in the state. These veteran students join almost 900,000 more across the United States using military benefits to seek a degree. MSU works hard to support these students and recognize them for their service to the country. The Oldham Family Veteran Student … [Read more...] about Missouri State supports veterans