Calling all veterans: Join Missouri State University for a Veterans Day celebration Nov. 11. Guests can take part in: A breakfast with live music and a guest speaker at 9 a.m. in the Plaster Student Union Ballroom. Doors open at 8 a.m. and breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. A live performance of Taps by the Missouri State trumpeters at 11:11 a.m. outside of McDonald … [Read more...] about MSU honors area veterans
Written by Mike Wood, Assistant Director–Career Counseling, Career Center As a rule, veterans tend to be highly self-sufficient and successful in many industries. With a “mission first” mindset, combined with traits such as self-discipline, leadership skills, self-motivation, and high ethical standards, veterans are well prepared to succeed in the workplace. Often … [Read more...] about Job search resources for student veterans and alumni
Missouri State University is home to one of the largest numbers of veterans and dependents pursuing higher education in the state. These veteran students join almost 900,000 more across the United States using military benefits to seek a degree. MSU works hard to support these students and recognize them for their service to the country. The Oldham Family Veteran Student … [Read more...] about Missouri State supports veterans
Missouri State University honors veterans daily. The Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program recently recognized this value. Missouri State will be honored at the Top 30 Missouri Employers Awards dinner Aug. 9 in St. Louis. It recognizes the university’s support of employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve. Why we were selected Dr. … [Read more...] about Missouri State wins award for support of veteran employees
When Mike Oldham began attending Missouri State after a stint in the U.S. Navy, including serving in Vietnam, his mentors were fellow war vets who served in World War II and Korea. Now, he is giving back to the veterans who will come after him. Creating ‘base camp’ on campus A veteran student services office opened in Carrington Hall about 10 years ago with one person … [Read more...] about After becoming a business leader, veteran gives back