In August, it was announced that alumnus John Goodman, class of 1975, would be the chairman of the Onward, Upward campaign. But it’s far from the first time that Goodman, a renowned actor, has supported his alma mater. In 1991, he established the Professional Performance Award, a scholarship that is granted each year to a graduating senior or seniors. For more than 20 … [Read more...] about Scholarship plays a supporting role so Bears can take center stage
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
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
The Darr family has been friends and supporters of Missouri State University and Springfield Public Schools for many years. William H. Darr and the Darr Family Foundation’s latest gift will greatly expand agriculture education and opportunities for Missouri State and Springfield students. A $6.5 million gift will fund the construction of two buildings – a classroom … [Read more...] about Darr gift to establish agriculture magnet school, expand small animal program
You see this group at major events and athletics contests on campus and across Springfield. They also raise the national and international profile of MSU when they perform at events like the London New Year’s Day Parade. Many aspects of the Pride Band — uniforms, equipment, the state-of-the-art Wehr Band Hall and even the performers themselves — are possible thanks to … [Read more...] about Pride Band’s marching orders from supporters: Be among the nation’s best!