Food insecurity is a growing concern in Springfield, Missouri. More and more families are not able to meet basic needs. One study showed that, “in 2022, 15.5% of households in Springfield were food insecure, up from 12.8% in 2021.” In response, local organizations are prioritizing meaningful partnerships in hopes of alleviating the most pressing issues. […]
Professor Ana Estrella talks about what gives her the energy—every year—to lead a group of students overseas and go off the grid in support of leatherback sea turtle conversation. In Spring 2023 and 2024, students embarked on “The Expedition: Leatherback Sea Turtle and Tropical Ecology in Costa Rica,” a 3-credit Education Abroad course with a […]
Dr. Subhasree Basu Roy has found success through empowering her students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world settings while engaging with the community. During the 2023 and 2024 semesters, service-learning graduate and undergraduate courses in economics, (ECO 504/604/HCM 504 Healthcare Economics), graduate students collaborated with healthcare providers to explore ethical leadership and policy impacts. ECO […]