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?

A PhD model, Innovation Institute framework and 60-plus capital projects, among other accomplishments, mark early progress.

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 ...

If you are trying to manage your blood pressure, both bananas and blueberries are good choices. They provide nutrients that support healthy blood pressure, including potassium, calcium and magnesium.

What began as a small summer outreach effort in summer 2024 is growing into a larger investment in Southwest Missouri’s next generation of technology talent. Missouri State University’s department of ...

“Overall enrollment is down just over 1%. Given the increased competition with the declining student population, both domestically and internationally, we feel very good about where we are and the ...

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 President Dr. Richard B. Williams is featured in a new interview with leadership expert Adam Mendler. Williams discusses his leadership journey, lessons he has learned along ...

Part of the USA Today Sports’ 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards for Best College Marching Band, the Pride Band finished No. 10 nationally after a public vote on a slate of programs selected by editors. The ...

Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours ...

In case you’ve missed the excessive heat warnings, it’s officially summer. For many, summer means more outdoor time. But summer in the Ozarks also means one more thing – bugs. When venturing outdoors, ...

Students earned a total of 1,931 bachelor’s degrees, 632 master’s degrees, 10 specialist degrees and 104 doctorate degrees.