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Revitalizing rural communities

December 8, 2020 by Strategic Communication

Small Missouri communities, like much of rural America, experience a lot of out-migration. This means people often leave their regions to settle in others.   Such migration can limit the economic and social opportunities the regions have to offer.  The community of Seymour, Missouri, is among those facing this struggle.   Dr. Krista Evans, assistant professor … [Read more...] about Revitalizing rural communities

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Congratulations to MSU Alumna Abby Attoun

November 17, 2020 by Tracy Carroll

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Abby received her BS in Community and Regional Planning degree from Missouri State in 2005. She furthered her education by completing an MS in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Iowa. She is currently the Director of Planning and Community Development of Middleton, WI. In late October, The Jean B. Tyler Leader of the Future Award was presented to Ms. Attoun … [Read more...] about Congratulations to MSU Alumna Abby Attoun

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Answering some of volcanoes’ burning questions

October 19, 2020 by Strategic Communication

Volcanoes are mysterious. Many questions remain about how and why they erupt.  Dr. Gary Michelfelder, associate professor of geology, leads research at five active volcanoes in the Central Andes of Chile and Bolivia that just might provide some answers.  These volcanoes have one important thing in common: a large reservoir of magma, the molten rock material of Earth’s … [Read more...] about Answering some of volcanoes’ burning questions

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How tiny house communities serve homeless

March 24, 2020 by Strategic Communication

Financial freedom, a smaller footprint, real ownership, less maintenance and minimalism. These are some of the drivers for the tiny house movement. Dr. Krista Evans, assistant professor of geography and planning at Missouri State University, researches this phenomena. When she moved to Missouri State, Springfield was in the early development of Eden Village. That’s when … [Read more...] about How tiny house communities serve homeless

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Kick off the spring semester at the CNAS Social

January 24, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

student bowling

All CNAS students are welcome to attend the CNAS Spring 2020 Kickoff. The event will take place from 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Level 1 Game Center inside of Plaster Student Union. Pizza, bowling and other games will be included. … [Read more...] about Kick off the spring semester at the CNAS Social

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