As three department heads return to a faculty role, we welcome new perspectives and leadership experience that will support student success, faculty development, and the future of academic programs in the Reynolds College of Arts and Letters (RCOAL). Dr. Shawn Wahl, dean of RCOAL, is pleased to announce the following appointments. "Kindness, balanced with inclusive … [Read more...] about Reynolds College announces three department leadership changes
2019 Electronic Arts thesis “Recoiled” demonstrates excellence both home and abroad At the end of spring semester 2018, when the juniors in the electronic arts program (EA) took a seat in Associate Professor Bryan “Colby” Jenning’s ART 300 course to begin brainstorming and ultimately pitching their ideas for their collaborative and interdisciplinary senior thesis project, … [Read more...] about “Recoiled” reaps recognition and rewards
Dr. W.D. Blackmon, English department head, co-authored Inside Syria -- A Phyisician's Memoir with the book's subject, Dr. Tarif Bakdash. This collaboration became the foundation for a multimedia, interdisciplinary project that now includes faculty, students and alumni from the department of media, journalism and … [Read more...] about Interdisciplinary team filming in Jordan
Filmmakers and screen actors often rely on each other to make a production work. This symbiotic relationship is driving a growing collaboration between Missouri State’s department of media, journalism and film, and department of theatre and dance. Overlap in theatre and film Kurt Heinlein, professor of theatre and dance and acting program coordinator, said despite the … [Read more...] about Theatre and film professors partner to give students comprehensive film production experiences
The electronic arts program will be showcased at the Nov. 18 Bears in the Know luncheon. This luncheon will go in-depth about the creativeness and diligence of this award-winning department, with presentations from the following speakers: Mark Biggs, associate professor and associate dean of the College of Arts and Letters Vonda Yarberry, interim department head of … [Read more...] about Electronic arts featured in next Bears in the Know lunch