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
A place to lay your head, access to nutritious meals and essential health care treatment—Missouri State is so much more than a university. With our world in crisis as we continue to see the impact of COVID-19, our students need us now more than ever. Many of our Bears have responded to critical student needs with an abundance of generosity and for that we truly thank you … [Read more...] about Help Bears navigate the new normal
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed life as we know it. At Missouri State University, students will not return to campus for spring 2020. Instead, they will complete the semester online. While this situation offers the campus community opportunities to use new and creative learning methods, it also presents its set of challenges. “To help us get through this time … [Read more...] about Give to support your Bear family
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