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
Missouri State University conferred 2,941 degrees to students at its spring 2019 commencement May 17 at JQH Arena. Crunching the numbers Students earned a total of 2,285 bachelor’s degrees, 551 master’s degrees, 96 doctorate degrees and nine specialist degrees. Beyond the standard expectations, the university recognized 116 students for their work with a more rigorous … [Read more...] about Missouri State releases spring 2019 graduation list
June is Great Outdoors Month in America. It reminds us to connect with nature and explore fun outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping and paddling. Jessa Stone, a senior business student at Missouri State University and Outdoor Adventures trip guide for the MSU Foster Recreation Center, shares how spending time outdoors improves your overall health, as well as highlights … [Read more...] about Explore and enjoy the outdoors
Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale). The lists Missouri State University dean’s list spring 2019 (sorted alphabetically) Missouri … [Read more...] about Missouri State releases spring 2019 dean’s list
There’s a crisis in American agriculture. The average age of today’s farmer continues to rise and more people are choosing not to work on their family farms. It’s especially tough for beginning farmers in America to succeed in the industry. The hurdles range from securing land to getting financial credit and navigating government regulations. Beginning … [Read more...] about How to empower the next generation of American farmers