Colby Sanders’ journey through a service-learning grant writing course taught him the value of engaging in the community. Sanders came from a coaching background with little experience in grant writing. In the fall of 2024, alongside fellow graduate student Katherine Whitaker, Sanders helped develop a grant application for Missouri State’s vision screening program. The program […]
By Taylor Ware Get out of your comfort zone and try new things— that’s what everyone will tell you as you start your university adventure. The beginning stages of college are intimidating. Getting involved in unfamiliar activities can be unnerving. Service-learning often falls into this bracket of “intimidating” activities, but it doesn’t have to. […]
By Shayla Vance The Missouri State Vision Screening Program returned to Port-de-Paix, Haiti this year for the second annual spring break trip. Originally inspired by the Provost Office’s idea to address vision problems on a global level, the program traveled overseas with students trained to use specialized vision care equipment. During the trip to Haiti, […]