Missouri State University will confer 2,631 degrees to students at its 2018 spring commencement. Three ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. May 18 at JQH Arena. First ceremony Students graduating from the College of Business, the William H. Darr College of Agriculture and interdisciplinary academic programs will participate in the first … [Read more...] about Missouri State to award 2,631 degrees during spring commencement
Conservative squares face off against leather-clad delinquents. A miserable orphan becomes the legendary Peter Pan. A die-hard theater fan plays his favorite album … and the characters come to life. That’s what Tent Theatre at Missouri State University has in store for audiences this summer. The lineup features two musicals and one comedy. Tickets go on sale May 1. “Cry-Baby” … [Read more...] about Tent Theatre set for three shows under the night sky
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), more than 75 percent of all mental health conditions begin before age 24. That’s one reason why college is such a risky time for students’ mental health. To shine a light on this issue, Missouri State University will host its first ever Impact Summit: College Student Mental Health Conference on campus this spring. It … [Read more...] about Tackling college student mental health
Most restaurants have a specialty item they are known for. At Missouri State University’s Carrie’s Café, that item is the Moroccan Roll. Based off a Greek dish called spanakopita, the Moroccan Roll was created when Carrie’s Café first opened 20 years ago. “It’s a mixture of spinach and cheese served in a phyllo pastry. We’ve modified it a bit so it’s more of a handheld pastry … [Read more...] about Bears show how to make Moroccan Rolls
The topic of racism will take center stage at Missouri State University’s Collaborative Diversity Conference this year. Themed “Facing Racism in 2018 and Beyond: A Changing Dynamic,” the conference will take place from April 25-27 in the Plaster Student Union on campus. Wes Pratt, chief diversity officer and assistant to the president at MSU, offers more information about the … [Read more...] about Diversity Conference takes on racism