May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Whether you’re new to exercise or a marathon runner, establishing a good physical fitness program is important to your overall well-being. Exercise can help prevent chronic issues and lead to a lifetime of health. Dr. Barbara Bushman is faculty emeritus in the kinesiology department at Missouri State University. She speaks to … [Read more...] about How to establish a well-rounded fitness routine
Dr. Algerian Hart’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, along with his community involvement, led to his appointment on the Springfield board of Arvest Bank. Hart holds positions as assistant to the president for inclusive engagement and professor of kinesiology at MSU. With his personal values and Arvest’s commitment to community engagement, this appointment is a … [Read more...] about Kinesiology professor appointed to board of Arvest Bank
Missouri State University graduating senior Rochelle Etienne is ready to make her mark in health care after she graduates this May. With a degree in nutrition and dietetics, she is committed to spreading her knowledge about the value of being aware of the foods you consume. A student-athlete From the island of Saint Lucia, Etienne came to MSU in 2017 on an athletic scholarship … [Read more...] about Dietetics student sets off for a bright future in health care
Soon-to-be Missouri State University graduate Malia Vazquez is off to make her mark on the world. This May, she will earn a degree in exercise and movement science, a minor in psychology and a Foundations of Nutrition undergraduate certificate. Her goal is to become a physical therapist (PT). Why physical therapy? Vazquez’s inspiration for her degree choice resulted from her … [Read more...] about Exercise and movement science student ready for graduation
The Musgrave Foundation’s scholarships empower students to chase their dreams by providing crucial financial support. Those who receive the graduate nursing scholarship are able to make an impact in Missouri’s health care landscape. The scholarship benefits universities across the Ozarks, supporting the retention of current graduate nursing students and creating the next … [Read more...] about Empowering Missouri nurses