Gifts to the ASCEND program on the West Plains campus have increased resources for students with autism ASCEND (Autism Support Can Empower New Directions), is the first program of its kind in southern Missouri. It launched in August 2022. Now, the program has a new name thanks to a dedicated supporter. There will also be a new building — The Center for Autism and … [Read more...] about ASCEND TO NEW ACEDEMIC HEIGHTS
The 36-hour event, held March 5-6, will strengthen Missouri State for years to come. 2,102 DONORS contributed $1,573,602 36% of gifts are from first time donors 9% of gifts were from students Gifts touch every corner of campus Some of our most generous donors offered gift-matching challenges. EXAMPLES … [Read more...] about THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING GIVING DAY 2024
MSU ALUMNA Associate degree in general studies, 2003 (Missouri State-West Plains), bachelor’s degree in general studies, 2020 (Missouri State) HOMETOWN Bolivar, Missouri CAREER Peterson got her start at Missouri State as an administrative assistant in 2000. Since then, she has held six different positions during a 23-year career at Missouri State-West … [Read more...] about FACES OF THE FOUNDATION: RACHEL PETERSON
Tiny, checkered flags used as decorations for the Feb. 28 event titled An Evening With Danica Patrick symbolized the evening’s theme in more than one way In racing, the black and white flags fly for the first person to cross the finish line — a winner reaching their big goal. The evening was an official kickoff for BearsWIN and GrizzliesWIN (Women’s Impact Network), an … [Read more...] about NEW GROUP IS RACING TOWARDS FULFILLING ITS GOALS FOR STUDENTS
Bill and Merrill Drummond cheer for their teams at Missouri State games and visit his alma mater regularly. They set up an estate gift to benefit “people who might not be able to go to school without some help.” If you’re at Missouri State University often, you may have seen Bill and Merrill Drummond. Most days, they walk across campus after Bill’s morning run. They stop … [Read more...] about Couple established scholarships to show their love for the Bears