Missouri State University will confer 2,872 degrees to students for the spring 2020 semester. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MSU will be unable to recognize its graduates at its previously scheduled May 15 spring commencement ceremonies. But that doesn’t mean commencement is canceled. Celebrate later this year Spring 2020 graduates have two opportunities to … [Read more...] about Missouri State to award 2,872 degrees for spring 2020
Missouri State University celebrates women in March with events highlighting women’s history, or HerStory. The celebrations provide an opportunity for the campus community and city of Springfield to learn about the rich cultural history of diverse women. You can also engage in dialogue about the contributions women have made across the globe. Keynote presentation Tarana Burke, … [Read more...] about Sharing HerStory at Missouri State
Unless you have a medical background, you likely feel slightly uneasy and confused when you, or a loved one, are in the hospital or are facing a new diagnosis. As doctors, and others on the care team, spout off procedures, you may catch only a portion. Tara Stulce and Jeanie Skibiski from the McQueary College of Health and Human Services at Missouri State University … [Read more...] about Avoiding health care mishaps
The theme of this year’s Black History Month celebration at Missouri State University is “Black Excellence.” The university invites the campus and larger community to participate in events that not only focus on Western culture’s perception of blackness, but are inclusive to all who identify as black. Highlights The Sankofa: Black History Month Banquet is dedicated to … [Read more...] about MSU community observes Black History Month
Every year in February, people all across the country observe Black History Month, also known as African American History Month. This month grew out of Negro History Week in the mid-1920s. Missouri State University will host several events and activities on campus to highlight the accomplishments and culture of the Black community. Wes Pratt, MSU’s chief diversity officer, … [Read more...] about Paying homage to Black History