SPRINGFIELD — The Chinese New Year marks the end of winter and beginning of spring, and it represents the desire for a new life. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. “The Year of the Rabbit is a year filled with peace and hope,” said Dr. Weirong Yan-Schaefer, senior instructor of Chinese and Japanese in the world languages and cultures … [Read more...] about MSU celebrates Chinese New Year
Missouri State University works to welcome and support all students, and therefore develops programming to recognize the LGBTQ community each October. “The biggest reason that we as a university celebrate LGBTQ History Month is because we do have students who are LGBTQ. It’s important that all of our students get recognition,” said Shy Wells, assistant director of … [Read more...] about University recognizes LGBTQ History Month
An expansion of a partnership between Missouri State University and KIPP will enable more students – often first-generation college students – from economically disadvantaged families to attend college and get a degree. A leader in charter schools, KIPP comprises KIPP Foundation, KIPP St. Louis Public Schools and KIPP Kansas City Public Schools (KIPP KC). “Through this … [Read more...] about Strengthening a higher education collaboration
A new Missouri State University scholarship will enable more Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) participants to pursue a college education. Promising SAAB students from under-resourced backgrounds can apply for the Missouri State University/Student African American Brotherhood Freshman Scholarship. Valued at $2,000, the scholarship is offered for the first year of … [Read more...] about Helping deserving students get a degree