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!”
Over 200 international students attended New International Student Orientation on August 8 and 9. Arrival Students from around the world began arriving in Springfield in early August. Missouri State staff provided complimentary airport pick-up. Student volunteers involved in Global Leaders and Mentors and the Chinese Student Leadership Program reached out to new students … [Read more...] about Orientation sets the stage for success at Missouri State
Anelisse Torrico Moreno brought her passion for tennis with her from her hometown of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The senior found a love of business at Missouri State, where she majors in Accounting, with a double minor in Finance and Spanish. Missouri State has something extra She has had played tennis all her life in Bolivia and one day the Missouri State tennis coach … [Read more...] about Tennis Champion from Bolivia Finds Success in all Areas of Campus Life
Following His Passion From Europe to the U.S. When Artur Osvath was in high school, he was an outstanding swimmer. He knew he wanted to continue practicing the sport that he loved. He also planned to continue his studies outside Hungary, so he decided to start looking for universities in the United States. Osvath had a friend that studied previously at Missouri State. She … [Read more...] about International Swimmer Finds Success at Missouri State
American Football. It's as much of a cultural phenomenon as it is an athletic event, and Americans get SO. EXCITED. over it. It's easy to confuse football with fútbol when you're talking about it, but when you get to the game you'll know it's totally different. We'll borrow from the National Football League for a brief explanation of the game. "One 11-man team has … [Read more...] about Attending the Missouri State Tailgate Party and Football Game