How can Americans balance individualism with shared commitments? This question will guide the presentations and discussions at Missouri State University’s 21st annual Public Affairs Conference. Themed “Between the One and the Many: Considering Community and Individualism,” the conference will take place Sept. 24-26. “We’re not taking a position on the tension between the … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Conference will explore community and individualism
If you were a fan of R. L. Stine’s “Goosebumps” series growing up, a Missouri State University professor has just the book for you. Associate professor Dr. Heidi Backes recently published a book on gothic fiction. The title is a mouthful: “Spectral Spain: Haunted Houses, Silent Spaces and Traumatic Memories in Post-Franco Gothic Fiction,” but Backes promises it will give you … [Read more...] about The tangled history of Spanish women and haunted houses
From endless scrolling to dopamine hits of likes and shares, social media has become a double-edged sword in our digital age. While it connects us like never before, it also has the power to consume us, impacting our mental health, productivity and sleep. Dr. Rebecca Rast, assistant marketing professor at Missouri State University, discusses how to identify social media … [Read more...] about Understanding social media addiction
Yesterday was the first day of the fall semester on the Missouri State University campus. More than 20,000 students hit the sidewalks — that includes many freshmen who are navigating this new world for the first time. Tammy Dixon, assistant director of the Counseling Center on campus, says anxiety is the most common emotion among freshmen, so remember you are not alone. Most … [Read more...] about How college students can best navigate the emotions of their new world
In just one week, more than 20,000 students will head back to campus for the first day of class at Missouri State University. It’s a time of high emotion and big feelings for many, but especially freshmen and their parents. In this special two-part series, Tammy Dixon, assistant director of the Missouri State Counseling Center, will address these feelings from both the parent … [Read more...] about How college parents can best navigate the emotions of their student’s new world