This is a great question. As we know, beginning college is an exciting adventure. However, our new Bears will have questions like, “How will I meet new people?” or “How will I learn more about campus?” and these questions can provoke a lot of anxiety. Missouri State University’s class of 2022 will have these same feelings when they arrive on campus in August. How can we help … [Read more...]
With the end of the semester comes finals week. The week where every study room and table are taken in the library, and everywhere you look you see students consuming caffeine to stay awake. It’s a time where students are trying to finish projects, study for tests, and maintain their GPAs. It’s a hard time for college students, but there are ways that families can help (and no … [Read more...]
April 20, 2014, I started my job at Missouri State, coordinator of Parent & Family Programs. I moved to Springfield from Tampa, FL, only knowing one person in town. The position was fairly new to the university, and I was very excited about the work I would get to do with families and with our students. I came in with the theme Engage, Educate, Encourage for my program. Why … [Read more...]
JobTracks is the name of the Career Center's online career service system that connects students and employers. As students or alumni of Missouri State University, you have 24-hour access to— search and apply for career and internship opportunities share your résumé and profile with employers hiring around the world apply for on-campus interviews view and RSVP for career … [Read more...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, NAMI and the rest of the country are raising awareness of mental health. Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. In 2018, NAMI will … [Read more...]