Missouri State University welcomes and supports first-generation students and their families. In fact, Missouri State has been nationally recognized for their first-generation student support. One university wide initiative includes specialized sections of the first-year seminar for first-generation students based upon their academic major as well as sections for those … [Read more...] about Missouri State University – First-Generation Student Support
What is the Multicultural Resource Center? The Multicultural Resource Center, also known as MRC, is Missouri State's multicultural center, located in the lower level of the Plaster Student Union. The MRC is free and open to all students, staff and faculty. In the MRC, there is lounge and entertainment space for students, where they can relax, commune with one another, … [Read more...] about Multicultural Resource Center – Part One
Tell us about yourself. I am a senior from Blue Springs, MO right outside of Kansas City. I am studying journalism with a minor in pop culture. I've been actively involved in SGA, a social fraternity, and University Ambassadors! I was also on the 2019 Homecoming Court and serve as a Peer Leader for First Year Programs. My career aspirations are to work in entertainment news as … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Blake Haynes – 2020-2021 Student Body Vice President
Take a moment to get to know the 2020-2021 Student Body President, Tara Orr. Encourage your student to get involved with the Student Government Association. Tell us about yourself. I am from Blue Springs, MO. Blue Springs is right outside of Kansas City which is why I have such a enormous love for the Royal’s and the Chiefs! I have two older brothers; Bobby (who is actually … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Tara Orr – 2020-2021 Student Body President
Hello! My name is Dola Flake, and I’m the Coordinator for Bears L.E.A.D., a FREE program offered at Missouri State University. This new program is designed with the unique needs of our diverse and first-generation students in mind. We want students to be successful at Missouri State University! I realize times are uncertain due to Covid-19, but we are planning for the near … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Bears L.E.A.D. (Leadership, Empowerment, Achievement, and Diversity)