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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Makes a university more like a community? Being a Missouri State Bear doesn’t end at the classroom door. Our students deserve a full, rewarding campus experience. One of Missouri State’s missions is to develop educated citizens. Our wide range of programs helps us meet this goal. Students may join university programs for educational, fun, […]