The research of Dr. Stephen Spates has been selected for the 2022 issue of Mind’s Eye, the university’s research publication. His research delves into how people of different cultural and professional backgrounds can effectively work in teams. The following is an excerpt from the story: For a recent research project, he developed a case study about the challenges … [Read more...] about Congratulations, Dr. Spates
Story by: Brianna McCullough Representing one’s athletic team is the assumed role of a student-athlete, but the notion that a given student-athlete is also equally representing his or her field of study or department is often overlooked. At Missouri State, student-athletes in the communication department proudly reflect on their commitment to their field of study and what it … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Aaron Clardy ready to tackle life after college
Dow moved to Washington, D.C. from Missouri. Working with a senator; becoming an appointee Dow studied socio-political communication at Missouri State. During college, she worked with a national nonprofit. She also spent a semester in D.C. as an intern in a congressional office. Her first job after graduation was in the Springfield office of U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill. … [Read more...] about Former presidential appointee says MSU was the launching point for her success
Dr. Eric Morris, associate professor of communication and coordinator of Missouri State's award-winning debate team, recently shared the Debate Bears' latest achievements. National Debate Tournament The team of Caitlyn Wicks & Colton Smith received a Second Round At-Large bid to the 2018 National Debate Tournament at Wichita State University. National Forensic … [Read more...] about Debate Bears continue to excel
Did you know every two minutes a child with cancer receives a diagnosis of cancer? However, only 4 percent of government cancer research funding goes to study childhood cancer. These are some of the facts that four groups of Missouri State University public relations students are trying to bring awareness about. This year as part of their COM 509 Proseminar in Public … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Mission in Action: Bears With Purpose