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MSU’s Army ROTC announces 2024 summer training and full-tuition scholarship

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MSU’s Army ROTC encourages students from all academic majors to attend a five-week summer training program for a chance to earn a full tuition scholarship.

Eligible students who complete the summer training and remain in ROTC can apply for a full-tuition, two-year Army ROTC scholarship valued at over $30,000, according to Phillip Roberson, Scholarship and Enrollment Officer and adjunct faculty in the Department of Military Science.

“Although Army ROTC is an opportunity for all students and all academic majors, this transformative opportunity is unique to students graduating in 2026,” said Roberson.

Training sessions, all held at Fort Knox, Ky., will take place throughout summer 2024.

Giving students a competitive edge

The training program focuses on leadership, teamwork and physical fitness, Roberson said, and gives students a “competitive edge” in their careers.

“By joining the Army ROTC program, you open doors to diverse career placements,” he explained. “Whether you choose active duty, the Army National Guard, or the US Army Reserves upon graduation, our program equips you with the skills needed for success in both military and civilian sectors without requiring a change in your academic major.”

Roberson described the scholarship as Army ROTC’s commitment to support exceptional individuals by providing them with financial freedom during their college years.

Students interested in the 2024 summer program should contact Roberson for more information about summer training, scholarship eligibility and the numerous benefits of joining the Army ROTC.

“The first step for any student who may be interested in ROTC is to contact me, and the pathway to get to summer training is through my office,” Roberson explained. “During the initial meeting, I will review a student’s eligibility and help them pave a path forward that makes the most sense for them.”

“Every student is different and requires a personalized plan to help them through this process,” he added.

Army ROTC 2024 Summer Training Dates

May 31-July 4
June 5-July 9
June 10-July 14
June 15-July 19
June 20-July 24
July 25-July 29
June 30-Aug. 3
July 5-Aug. 8
July 10-Aug. 13
July 15-Aug. 18

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Nine MSU students awarded Gilman Scholarships for Zambia Education Abroad program

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Nine students, five representing various programs within the Judith Enyeart Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (RCASH), have been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for the 2024 Zambia Education Abroad program.

The nine recipients are Ellie McAvin (Anthropology), Kendall Platner (History Education), Destiny Shaw (History Education), Noah Maddux (Music Education), Medley Linton (Psychology and Criminology), Rylee Forman (Political Science), Drew Donigan (Information Technology/Cybersecurity), Syed Usman Ali (Cellular and Molecular Biology) and Isabella Robillard (Biology).

McAvin, Platner, Shaw, Maddux, Linton and Forman are all students within the RCASH community.

Gilman a big step toward funding education abroad

Only students who are U.S. citizens and are Pell Grant recipients qualify for a Gilman Scholarship. Students can apply by either the March or October deadlines to be considered for a summer program.

Gilman awards bring much-needed assistance for students who want to participate in an education abroad program, according to Dr. Mary Willis, professor and head of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology.

Willis’ study abroad program in Zambia is just one of several Education Abroad programs offered at MSU. Students applying for a Gilman can use their award toward any of MSU’s Education Abroad opportunities.

“In every year that I have taken students [to Africa], I have had Gilman Scholarship recipients as part of the program,” Willis said. “This past fall of 2023, more students applied for the Gilman than I have ever had apply before – 10 applied and 9 received awards.”

Historically, study abroad has been viewed as an elite activity, according to Willis. The Gilman was created to ensure all students who are interested in international study have the means and opportunity to do so.

By providing assistance to students, the Gilman will ease some of the financial burden of paying for the trip to Zambia, Willis said.

But not all of it.

“The trip is $9,500. Gilman provides from $3,000 to $5,000,” she said.

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Larson named to Emmy Foundation Board of Governors

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The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Mid-America has selected Dr. Deborah Larson, professor and interim head of the Department of Communication, Media, Journalism and Film (CMJF), to serve on its Board of Governors.

Larson will serve a two-year term. She will work on the Education Committee in addition to her regular board member duties.

According to its website, the NATAS Mid-America chapter was chartered in 1962 and represents television markets in Missouri, Arkansas and Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky and Louisiana.

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Linguistics Colloquium Series continues for spring 2024

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Dr. Eduardo Faingold

Missouri State University’s linguistics program has announced Dr. Eduardo D. Faingold, professor of Spanish and linguistics at the University of Tulsa, will headline MSU’s spring 2024 Linguistics Colloquium Series.

Faingold will discuss a chapter from his book, “Language rights and the law in Scandinavia: Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland.”

“This semester we are privileged to have Dr. Faingold share with us some of his recent work on language rights and the law in Iceland in the context of immigrants’ education,” said Dr. Antoinette Barffour, associate professor of French and applied linguistics.

The virtual event will take place 12-1 p.m. Feb. 21, 2024 via Zoom. It is open to all students, faculty, staff and anyone interested in these areas of study. [Read more…] about Linguistics Colloquium Series continues for spring 2024

English department hosts tenth annual undergraduate literature conference April 18-19, 2024

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The Department of English will host the tenth annual MSU Undergraduate Literature Conference (ULC) April 18-19, 2024, in Hill Hall, Room 001 on the Missouri State University campus.

The ULC welcomes papers that examine a piece of literature or a cultural text (film, television series or video game). Previous presentation topics have ranged from Chaucer to disability studies to graphic narrative.

Past presenters have included students from MSU, Drury University, Evangel University, Ozarks Technical Community College, College of the Ozarks, Webster University, University of Florida and New York University-Shanghai.

Student submissions are being accepted until Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, through the conference website. A conference schedule will be available in early March.

The conference is free and open to the public.

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