McClure retired in 2025 after serving as mayor of Springfield for eight years, a tenure that included navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and securing the purchase of Hammons Field to keep the ...

Getting into college is one thing. Succeeding once you’re there is another. So, what helps students stay in college, overcome challenges and make it to graduation?

March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time to reflect on the stories, progress and voices that have shaped our past and continue to influence our future. Today, conversations around feminism are more ...

Students seeking a career in the growing tourism industry now have a new degree option to pursue at Missouri State University. “Tourism is a major driver of economic development worldwide, and it ...

Leadership, preparation and hard work paid off for Missouri State University students at the 2026 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference. Competing against ...

This summer, Missouri State University entered a new era of intercollegiate athletics – welcome to the Conference USA era, Bears fans. After three and a half decades as part of the Missouri Valley ...

What does the Springfield region look like today — and where should it go next? The Community Focus Report 2026 brings together local data and community perspectives to help answer those questions. It ...

Connections are at the heart of Missouri State University’s 23rd annual Public Affairs Conference this fall. Themed “The We Factor: Building Connections That Matter,” the conference from Sept. 29-Oct.

Missouri State University will grant its 25th honorary doctorate to alumna Mimi Garstang. She will receive the Doctor of Public Affairs (A.P.D.) degree during spring 2026 commencement ceremonies.

Missouri State University has named Eric Schick as its next chief financial officer. He will begin his role April 13. Schick most recently served as vice president and CFO at the University of Tulsa.

Students across the nation will have new opportunities to explore artificial intelligence and emerging technologies through a $489,183 National Science Foundation award at Missouri State University.

Missouri State University has named Mark Danes as its new vice president for marketing and communications, effective July 27. In this role, Danes will be responsible for overall communications, ...