The Missouri State University Foundation has started two scholarship funds in memory of George Floyd and David Dorn. Floyd died in May while in Minneapolis police custody. Dorn was a retired St. Louis police captain who died during looting in early June. “We share the pain and horror of the death of George Floyd. And we’re saddened by the death of David Dorn,” Missouri State … [Read more...] about Missouri State starts scholarships in memory of George Floyd, David Dorn
Leo and Carolyn Johnson met cutting down a Christmas tree when they were students at what was then-Southwest Missouri State University. Decades later, the Johnsons are planting a future for other Bears. They recently established the Leo and Carolyn Mirts Johnson Endowed Scholarship Fund. It will create full tuition scholarships for students from Callaway or Douglas … [Read more...] about Couple creates opportunities for students from two rural Missouri counties
Father-son duo David and Derek Fraley know the value of hard work. When they were growing up, David’s father, David Fraley Sr., taught them a work ethic that has stayed with them throughout college and their careers. “He taught us to do it all,” Derek said, “and if you think you’ve finished your job, you haven’t looked around to see what else needs to be done.” Making … [Read more...] about A legacy that establishes opportunities for others
We met Jenna Kincy as one of three talented designers in the 2019 Be a Bear T-shirt contest. Now we know her as the winner. Kincy’s design won the popular vote and her T-shirt will be available to buy online on March 17 through the bookstore’s website or at Missouri State’s birthday party on March 19. Sharing the love Kincy didn’t expect her design to make it into the final … [Read more...] about Jenna Kincy: Winner of the 2019 Be a Bear T-shirt Contest
Foster care. Cancer. Loss of a parent. Caring for a younger sibling. Any one of these might prevent someone from attending college. But Jasper Gain, the MarooNation Ball Springfield student scholarship recipient, refuses to give up. “It doesn’t seem like I’ve done all these things. When I say them out loud, it feels unbelievable. I’m taking everything day by … [Read more...] about MarooNation Ball galas: Making a difference