Colby Sanders, a Missouri State University (MSU) graduate student focused on sports management, came from a coaching background with little experience in grant writing. In the fall of 2024, alongside fellow graduate student Katherine Whitaker, Colby helped develop a grant application for MSU’s vision screening program that has provided free vision screenings, using high-tech vision […]
Max Miller, a sophomore at Missouri State University, shares his journey from a biology major to a double major in psychology and sociology, driven by his passion for community and counseling. As part of his service-learning project started in fall 2024, he is conducting independent research comparing mental health resources in Springfield and Chicago, with […]
In 2023, English 310, students weren’t just completing assignments—they were making a real impact. Led by Professor Lori Rogers, they took on research service projects that benefited community organizations, applying their scholarship beyond the classroom. Rogers, a longtime advocate of service-learning, introduced an “agentic” approach that put students in charge of their research and solutions. […]