SPRINGFIELD — The Chinese New Year marks the end of winter and beginning of spring, and it represents the desire for a new life. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. “The Year of the Rabbit is a year filled with peace and hope,” said Dr. Weirong Yan-Schaefer, senior instructor of Chinese and Japanese in the world languages and cultures … [Read more...] about MSU celebrates Chinese New Year
A fuse lights a fire, generates a spark and leads to big changes. Likewise, the Missouri State University Ad team started something big in the 2020-2021 academic year by creating a campaign to prevent radicalization, which they called Fuse. “I was really proud of what the students produced,” said Samantha Francka, marketing and communications coordinator for … [Read more...] about Fuse program continues to gain momentum
The University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV) has named Bobby Petrino as its next offensive coordinator, the university announced Thursday (Dec. 15), ending Petrino’s three-year stint as head coach at Missouri State. “Coach Petrino did what we thought he would do,” said Missouri State Director of Athletics Kyle Moats. “He was able to turn our team around … [Read more...] about Petrino Accepts Position at UNLV
Missouri State University will confer 1,521 degrees to students at its fall 2022 commencement. Two ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Great Southern Bank Arena. First ceremony The first ceremony will recognize students graduating from: Darr College of Agriculture. McQueary College of Health and Human Services. Judith Enyeart Reynolds College of … [Read more...] about Missouri State to award 1,521 degrees during fall commencement
Class is in session for the first semester of the Future Educators Program, a cooperative arrangement between Missouri State University and Springfield Public Schools. It’s a grow your own program, where Springfield graduates commit to Missouri State University and then commit to teaching in SPS once they graduate. “Grow your own programs are popping up around the country … [Read more...] about Grow your own program works to add teachers to SPS classrooms