When John and Neosha Mackey first came to Springfield, Missouri in 1985 as Neosha took the position as the Head of Reference for the Missouri State University Libraries, they couldn’t have guessed how drastically the campus and their connection to the world would change through their nearly three decades at Missouri State. During their years on campus Neosha served as … [Read more...] about Mackeys Establish Scholarship for Qingdao Students
Throughout southwest Missouri, from one-room schoolhouses to principals’ offices, Genevieve Roy impacted students’ educations and futures. Now, thanks to the generous gifts made in her honor by friends and family, her tradition of helping students achieve continues. Genevieve (Montgomery) Roy grew up in rural Greenfield, Mo. during the 1930s and 1940s, and, following … [Read more...] about Mother’s memory honored through scholarship for Stockton students
For many individuals it is clear that in today’s highly competitive job market a college degree is becoming an expectation rather than a preference. With the costs of higher education ever on the rise, it is becoming increasingly more difficult for students to finance the college journey that will open the door for them to follow their passion and reach their … [Read more...] about Dinner honors donors helping students on their journey
I would like to say thank you for your contributions to Missouri State University. I in particular have benefitted from gifts made to the Missouri State Athletics department. They are greatly appreciated by our department as a whole, and by the individual student-athletes. I am from Springfield and have had the opportunity to grow up around Missouri State Athletics. I have … [Read more...] about A Missouri State student athlete says “Thank You”
Rob Freeman was no ordinary Missouri State student when he began attending in 2003. He was a non-traditional student going to college after retiring from an 18 year career in the United States Army; the last 12 of which he spent in the Army Special Forces as a Green Beret. During his time at Missouri State University, Rob, was recommended to be a recipient of the James W. Dykes … [Read more...] about Veteran scholarship recipient returns honor