Maya Angelou wrote, “I believe in living a poetic life, an art full life. Everything we do from the way we raise our children to the way we welcome our friends is part of a large canvas we are creating.” The College of Arts and Letters develops the creative abilities of Missouri State University students and advances the arts in southwest Missouri. An eight-figure gift … [Read more...] about C.W. Titus Foundation makes ‘transformational’ gift to Missouri State
Coach Weber enters her 7th year as the women’s tennis coach. With the changes in having no contact with her players and recruits she’s found other ways to bond with them. She’s excited to get back to the normal schedule, but understands how important it is to be safe and not put anyone at risk during this time. On the plus side, Coach Weber has been able to get a little more … [Read more...] about 10 Questions with Coach Weber
Kyle Moats talks with us about the upcoming school year and what Bears fans can do to support Missouri State student-athletes. The Bears Fund: Have athletes been able to work out on their own during their time in quarantine? Kyle Moats: Yes, to some degree. The NCAA has forbidden our strength coaches and coaches to advise them on workouts, so they are having to be creative … [Read more...] about 10 Questions with Kyle Moats
Thank you . . . for helping students navigate uncertain circumstances, . . . for letting students know that they matter, and . . . for caring about your Missouri State family. As soon as Jessica Jenson, Class of 2020, stepped foot on the Missouri State campus, she dreamed of walking across the stage at graduation. Students, faculty, staff, our friends, and family … [Read more...] about A message from Jessica, class of 2020
Missouri State University and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) have each received $2.25 million from the estate of Linda K. Hale. The $4.5 million gift is the first part of what is expected to be a $12 million gift to benefit Missouri State students. It is estimated that Missouri State and the CFO will each receive about $6 million by the time the estate is fully … [Read more...] about Estate gift funds scholarships for Missouri State students from Barton, Vernon counties