Take a moment to get to know Armani Eason. Armani is a very involved student at Missouri State, and she shares great tips and resources for our first generation and commuter students. Tell us about yourself. I am originally from Chicago, Illinois. I moved to Springfield, Missouri my senior year of high school with my mother and my little brother. In total, I have four … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Armani Eason – SOAR Leader, First Generation and Commuter Student
The Union Club is a hidden gem on campus! Located on the fourth floor of the Plaster Student Union, the Union Club offers a salad bar, soup and an entree that changes daily. A favorite spot of faculty and staff, it's a great space for our students to connect with their professors or Missouri State staff. Not only is the food delicious, the view is lovely! Each day, … [Read more...] about Tradition of the Month – Dine at the Union Club
Winter is here...we got a good taste of it this past weekend with the ice storm that hit across Missouri. I came to Missouri State almost three years ago from Florida and before that, Mississippi. Florida is constantly warm (I did miss Florida this past weekend) and Mississippi had some winter but not as much as Missouri. So for me, living with winter is still a learning … [Read more...] about Advice for the MSU Winter Commute
There should never be a time at college when you feel like there is nothing to do. Missouri State is constantly hopping with events and activities for students to participate in. One of the most reliable events is Rock-n-Bowl, which occurs every Friday night from 7-10pm located in the Plaster Student Union Level One Game Center. This event is hosted by Student Activities … [Read more...] about Zoë’s Bucket List – Rock-n-Bowl
As your student starts the second semester of classes, the subject of "where to live next year" comes up in conversation. As you talk with your student about options, keep in mind the top 10 reasons your student should continue to live in the MSU residence halls: For over 15 years, students living on-campus have a higher GPA than students living off-campus. The … [Read more...] about Top Ten Reasons Students Should Live on Campus After their Freshman Year