Master of Business Administration seeking students now have another option to pursue at Missouri State University. In January, the Board of Governors approved a STEM-focused MBA degree. The STEM — or science, technology, engineering and mathematics — program has received final approval from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development and the Higher … [Read more...] about Missouri State launches STEM MBA
March is Women’s History Month, which honors and celebrates the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. A new book by Dr. Sarah Myers, a Missouri State University history alumna, shines a light on the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots or WASPs and their impact during and after World War II. It’s titled, “Earning Their Wings: The WASPs of World … [Read more...] about New book shines a light on Women’s Airforce Service Pilots
Occupational therapy (OT) is a growing career field with a need for trained professionals. Missouri State University currently has two OT programs: a master’s degree and a post-professional doctorate. The latter welcomed its first cohort in fall 2023. The entry-level OT doctorate will welcome its first cohort in fall 2024. All three programs are the only ones offered in the … [Read more...] about Preparing occupational therapists for the Ozarks region
The Graduate College at Missouri State University has a new associate dean. Dr. Carrisa Hoelscher, associate professor of communication, began the position July 1, after serving as interim associate dean during the past year. Hoelscher said she looks forward to this new adventure as a permanent member of the Graduate College team, whose culture of excellence and … [Read more...] about Graduate College names new associate dean
In an effort to promote the child life specialist profession, three experts in the field came together to present new research in their book, “The Role of Child Life Specialists in Community Settings,” published by IGI Global. The book’s editors are Dr. Lindsey Murphy, assistant professor and graduate child life studies program director at Missouri State University, Cara Smith, … [Read more...] about Expanding child life beyond health care