We are building a University Advancement Center in the heart of campus. Our current home, the Kenneth E. Meyer Alumni Center, was sold to a nonprofit that serves the region. We’re excited to create a space just for alumni and friends like you! When you’re a Bear, you’re a Bear for life. Whether you’re an alumnus or alumna, a friend, parent, current student, faculty member or … [Read more...] about A NEW PLACE TO CALL HOME
Gifts to the ASCEND program on the West Plains campus have increased resources for students with autism ASCEND (Autism Support Can Empower New Directions), is the first program of its kind in southern Missouri. It launched in August 2022. Now, the program has a new name thanks to a dedicated supporter. There will also be a new building — The Center for Autism and … [Read more...] about ASCEND TO NEW ACEDEMIC HEIGHTS
The 36-hour event, held March 5-6, will strengthen Missouri State for years to come. 2,102 DONORS contributed $1,573,602 36% of gifts are from first time donors 9% of gifts were from students Gifts touch every corner of campus Some of our most generous donors offered gift-matching challenges. EXAMPLES … [Read more...] about THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING GIVING DAY 2024
MSU ALUMNA Associate degree in general studies, 2003 (Missouri State-West Plains), bachelor’s degree in general studies, 2020 (Missouri State) HOMETOWN Bolivar, Missouri CAREER Peterson got her start at Missouri State as an administrative assistant in 2000. Since then, she has held six different positions during a 23-year career at Missouri State-West … [Read more...] about FACES OF THE FOUNDATION: RACHEL PETERSON
Tiny, checkered flags used as decorations for the Feb. 28 event titled An Evening With Danica Patrick symbolized the evening’s theme in more than one way In racing, the black and white flags fly for the first person to cross the finish line — a winner reaching their big goal. The evening was an official kickoff for BearsWIN and GrizzliesWIN (Women’s Impact Network), an … [Read more...] about NEW GROUP IS RACING TOWARDS FULFILLING ITS GOALS FOR STUDENTS