We've finished up the second week of the semester so we decided to check in with one of our new students to see how things have gone so far. Enjoy! Tell us about yourself. My name is Titus Dudden, and I was born and raised here in Springfield, Missouri. I went to school in Willard, Missouri. I've gone there since kindergarten and stuck through till graduation. I'm 18, and … [Read more...] about Two Weeks in the Books – Meet Titus Dudden
During the Summer of 2024, Dr. Tamera Jahnke, Dean of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) joined our students and family members attending SOAR for dinner. She shared some very inspirational and encouraging words with our incoming Bears. Enjoy them: Future Bears, families, SOAR leaders and faculty. Today is a day to celebrate! We are so excited that you will … [Read more...] about Words to Inspire – Dr. Tamera Jahnke, Dean of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS)
Boy this summer flew! It’s time to go back to school! Always an exciting time in the household. But this year is different, isn’t it? You’re about to be the family member of a college student. Think about that for a moment. You’ve done your job, you’ve raised an adult that is ready to take on this new experience called college. Now it’s time to partner with the Missouri State … [Read more...] about Advice for Family Members of College Students – Helping your Student Transition to Missouri State
Students at MSU have access to a variety of free services at the Counseling Center, including workshops, skill-building groups, group therapy, free links to self-help tools and apps, after-hours crisis counseling, as well as individual therapy. To schedule an Initial Consultation with a case manager to discuss concerns and create a personalized care plan, students can call the … [Read more...] about Missouri State Counseling Center – Important information
Starting college is a scary time for most students. No matter how “grown up” they are or how much they think they want to leave home, they are nervous about not making friends, getting lost, sharing a room with a stranger. It can be overwhelming. We have a way to combat that and it’s the Ursa Experience – a 3-day, 2-night engagement experience that immerses your student … [Read more...] about Ten Reasons to Attend the Ursa Experience – August 12-14th