Since 1961, the Peace Corps has sent dedicated volunteers to more than 140 countries across the world. Missouri State University students are one step closer to joining the effort with a new Peace Corps Prep Program, sponsored by the Center for Community Engagement (CCE). Preparing students to go global As a Peace Corps affiliated institution, Missouri State can suggest … [Read more...] about MSU launches Peace Corps Prep Program
From screenwriters to doctors, we honor them all. Missouri State University’s alumni exemplify what it means to be a Citizen Bear. Each year, the Missouri State Alumni Association honors a group of its outstanding alumni. About the 2019 awards ceremony Celebrate with the 2019 alumni award recipients at the Bears of Distinction Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Their … [Read more...] about Alumni Citizen Bears recognized for achievements
Meet this year’s recipients of awards from the Missouri State University Alumni Association. Lifetime Achievement Award Daytime drama writer had long-term success in film and television Kay Alden Nelson Job title Screenwriter MSU degree Master’s in speech and theatre, 1970 Other education Bachelor’s in education, 1967, Emporia State University in Kansas; doctoral … [Read more...] about They have made their Missouri Statements
Addressing social justice issues. Advocating for nature. Empowering ethical leaders. Giving a hand up to students in need. They’re all part of how Missouri State University faculty and staff demonstrate the public affairs mission. The Board of Governors awarded its Faculty and Staff Excellence in Public Affairs award to six employees. The recipients’ track records, work and … [Read more...] about Missouri State honors six for excellence in public affairs
Halle Herbert works hard to be an inclusive leader. A political science student at Missouri State University, Herbert uses the public affairs mission to drive her work as an inclusive excellence leadership scholar and aspiring public administrator. Her goal of inclusivity is what she believes landed her a seat as the Missouri representative in the Henry Clay Statesmanship … [Read more...] about Halle goes to Washington