Take a moment to get to know Walter Reyes, the Mo State Student Body President. Tell us about yourself. My name is Walter Reyes, and I am from Carthage, Missouri, and that is where most of my family is at! I have an older sister, and she has given me the opportunity to be an uncle to two incredible young men I get to call my nephews! For hobbies, I love music of all sorts! … [Read more...] about Meet Walter Reyes – Student Body President
Take a moment to get to know Carter Houdeshell, the 2026-2027 Family Assistant for Family Programs! Tell us about yourself. Hi! My name is Carter Houdeshell. I am from St. Charles, Missouri, and I’m a sophomore majoring in Marketing with a minor in Strategic Communications. I have a brother and a sister, and two small dogs that keep me entertained when I visit home. In my … [Read more...] about Meet Carter Houdeshell – 2026-2027 Family Assistant for Family Programs
With your student having started college in the past month, you might be thinking about that panicked call you are going to get from your student, asking you to tell them what to do in a particular situation. First of all, remember, they are adults now so don’t tell them what to do, instead listen to their concerns and refer them to resources you know are available to your … [Read more...] about The Bear Compass – Sharing Resources…It’s What We Do!
As we settle into another semester at Missouri State, students are finding their routines, making new friends, and enjoying a little more independence. For families, that can sometimes mean figuring out when to offer advice—and when to simply trust that all those lessons you taught them over the years actually stuck! From University Safety, here are a few conversations … [Read more...] about From University Safety: A Few Conversations Worth Having
Note: Throughout the summer, faculty, staff and administrators join the SOAR attendees and their family members for dinner, good conversation and to answer questions. At each dinner, one of the Dean's of the Colleges also shares some words of advice for our new students and their family members. Dean Dave Meinert, College of Business, shared these words of wisdom. … [Read more...] about The Bear Compass – Dr. David Meinert – Dean, College of Business – Ask for Help!