For 37 years, the late Donna Hayes gave students in the Richards R-V School District the educational tools they needed to learn and grow. She and her late husband, Michael, have now given the school’s graduates the financial support they need to pursue a college education at Missouri State University-West Plains or Missouri State University in Springfield. The Missouri … [Read more...] about NEW SCHOLARSHIP WILL BENEFIT RICHARDS R-V SCHOOL DISTRICT
If you would’ve asked Al Corley what his future would look like when he was a freshman at Missouri State, a life in theatre wouldn’t have made it on the list. “Missouri State was the beginning of everything for me. I hadn’t even seen a single play before coming here. Who would I be if I hadn’t come to MSU?” He went on to star in the 1980s hit “Dynasty,” which led to a career … [Read more...] about Successful acting alumnus creates a scholarship for theatre students
This article was originally published in Advancements Magazine Winter 2022 issue. Nhi Le is closer to reaching her goal of becoming a researcher in the biology field, thanks to a Missouri State University Foundation scholarship. She was the first recipient of the Meredith Family CNAS (College of Natural and Applied Sciences) Scholarship. Le completed her bachelor’s … [Read more...] about Science scholarship established by first-generation student helps future researcher
This article was originally published in Advancements Magazine Winter 2022 issue. Carol Kuntz, co-founder of Andy’s Frozen Custard, recalls a time when life wasn’t easy. She and her late husband, John Kuntz, opened their first store in 1986. At the time, few people knew what frozen custard was. The Springfield-based chain named after their son Andy Kuntz, who is now … [Read more...] about Family behind Andy’s Frozen Custard creates a sweet MSU scholarship, opportunities
This article was originally published in Advancements Magazine Spring 2022 issue. The Missouri State men’s and women’s golf teams were the recipients of a significant gift from Pam and Bernie Burrier in summer 2021. The gift is an endowment for both programs that will be used to support the overall budgets of the teams. The Burriers have previously established endowed … [Read more...] about Pam and Bernie Burrier Men’s and Women’s Golf Endowment