The Judith Enyeart Reynolds College of Arts and Letters at Missouri State University is a destination campus for the arts. The college has seven departments: Art and Design; Communication; English; Media, Journalism and Film; Modern and Classical Languages; Music; and Theatre and Dance. It also has five interdisciplinary programs: antiquities; electronic arts; global studies; … [Read more...] about Looking back and forging ahead
As President Joe Biden wraps up his first year in the White House, he has held fewer news conferences than any of his five immediate predecessors at the same point in their presidencies, and has participated in fewer media interviews than any of his recent predecessors. What impact does this have on his administration? After all, Biden vowed to have the most transparent … [Read more...] about What’s the effect of President Joe Biden’s low number of news conferences?
General education (“gen-ed”) classes are a requirement for almost every college student, but sometimes it can be difficult to see their value and relevance to your major. However, there’s one subject area that offers students the chance to learn and grow in a meaningful way: gender studies classes. What’s the value of this type of class? Who is it for? Dr. Shannon Wooden, … [Read more...] about Why every college student should take a gender studies class
Learning a new language like English can be tough. It’s even more difficult for students new to the U.S., many of whom had to leave their home countries under traumatic conditions. “The biggest challenge for these students is that they are overwhelmed,” said Dr. Andrea Hellman, associate professor of linguistics/TESOL at Missouri State University. “We think it’s just a language … [Read more...] about Creating a supportive environment for English learners
Conversation and finding common ground: these are the keys to de-escalating conflict, according to some communication scholars. Now, thanks to a $645,776 grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Missouri State University will be able to expand efforts to prevent radicalization. The Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) grant will fund … [Read more...] about Encouraging understanding through meaningful conversation