In 1950, Mary Jean (Price) Walls was the first African American student to apply to Missouri State University. Though she was qualified – she was salutatorian of her class – she was denied admission. In 2010, Missouri State awarded her an honorary bachelor’s degree, and in 2016 the Mary Jean Price Walls Multicultural Resource Center Annex was named in her honor. Walls died on … [Read more...] about Missouri State remembers Mary Jean (Price) Walls
The theme of this year’s Black History Month celebration at Missouri State University is “Black Excellence.” The university invites the campus and larger community to participate in events that not only focus on Western culture’s perception of blackness, but are inclusive to all who identify as black. Highlights The Sankofa: Black History Month Banquet is dedicated to … [Read more...] about MSU community observes Black History Month
Every year in February, people all across the country observe Black History Month, also known as African American History Month. This month grew out of Negro History Week in the mid-1920s. Missouri State University will host several events and activities on campus to highlight the accomplishments and culture of the Black community. Wes Pratt, MSU’s chief diversity officer, … [Read more...] about Paying homage to Black History
Missouri State University highlights cultural competence as a pillar of its public affairs mission. The goal of cultural competence is for students to recognize and respect multiple perspectives and cultures. This October, MSU will host events on campus and in the Springfield area to recognize the LGBTQ+ community during LGBTQ+ History Month. Highlighted events Oct. 3 Mariela … [Read more...] about Celebrate LGBTQ+ history in October
Honoring and celebrating the history, culture and contributions of citizens of Latin heritage – that’s the goal of Latinx Heritage Month in September. Missouri State University will host several events to engage and educate the campus and larger community about Latinx heritage. Yvania Garcia-Pusateri, MSU executive director of multicultural programs, and Melissa Gutierrez, a … [Read more...] about Support the Latinx community