Students involved in the Saudi Arabia Students Association and the Khebrat program highlighted the culture of Saudi Arabia on Saturday, October 19 at the Jim D. Morris Center. Guests were greeted with airline-themed gates and departures in the first-floor lobby, along with a space to relax with Arabic coffee and sweets while waiting for a "flight." Upstairs, a silent … [Read more...] about Students share a flight to Saudi Arabia
October 1st is the National Day in China. The ceremonial events in China this year are even more special and exciting because it is the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. At Missouri State, more than 170 Chinese students and employees sang the Chinese song "My Mother Land and Me“ in a touching video to express their love to their mother … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Day at Missouri State
The annual Traditional Chinese Dance Show has become a signature event on campus. This year, over 45 new members presented a wonderful performance on October 19th. It is the forth dance show since 2016. The dance show demonstrated cultural heritage and innovation by mixing up traditional Chinese dance with dances from other culture such as jazz, ballet, rumba and Indian … [Read more...] about Chinese students bring excitement to campus through dancing
Fatima Zohra Khamissi is a successful international tennis athlete at Missouri State University. Her journey started four years ago when she left her hometown Rabat, Morocco to pursue her dream and become a physician. Currently, she is a senior majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology and minoring in Chemistry. Fatima not only became a Teaching Assistant, but she is also working … [Read more...] about Even the word “impossible” says, “I’m possible!”
Fall 2019 enrollment reports match projected figures for international enrollment. Fall 2019 sees 1,254 international students enrolled at Missouri State University - Springfield, and 1,618 system-wide. International Enrollment Summary This figure, as always, reflects: F and J visa holders on Missouri State’s Springfield campus students with permanent residency … [Read more...] about Fall 2019 International Enrollment at Missouri State