GREAT NEWS! Missouri State University has decided to participate in the 2026 Great Colleges to Work For® program, a national effort to recognize institutions that have built great workplaces. Regardless of whether or not we are recognized, the data we receive will be helpful as we continue the process of creating the best workplace possible at Missouri State. Please note … [Read more...] about The Great Colleges to Work For Survey
The Springfield Daily Citizen has an optional subscription opportunity available exclusively to Missouri State University employees. The Springfield Daily Citizen is a local, nonprofit newsroom dedicated to in-depth, fact-based reporting on the issues that matter most to our community. Through a special group rate, Mo State is eligible for a significantly reduced annual … [Read more...] about Exclusive Subscription Opportunity for the Springfield Daily Citizen
Regarding the new minimum wage: The new minimum wage of $15, effective January 1, 2026, will be applied correctly for all applicable payrolls. Some timesheets beginning January 16 may still display employees’ previous pay rates. This is a known issue, and it is currently being addressed. Employees will be paid at the correct rate on both current and future payrolls. HR, … [Read more...] about Minimum Wage Update and New Timesheets As of 01/16/2026
This year, Missouri State University is leaning into what makes us unmistakably… us. We are Mo State. That includes not only the students and faculty, but also the staff who support our students and keep everything moving behind the scenes. From every office, classroom, lab and field, our staff help create the experiences that define what it means to be a Bear. Are you … [Read more...] about Save the Date for Staff Service Awards – Celebration
Why Give to the United Way of the Ozarks? The United Way of the Ozarks (UWO) has been responding to the needs of the most vulnerable for 90 years. It looks at the community from a high level and addresses funding to areas that need the most attention. Missouri State University faculty and staff raise money every year as part of the United Way Campaign. If you have … [Read more...] about MSU – United Way Campaign – Helping Our Community