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Missouri State News
Missouri State opening day enrollment shows slight increase
Opening-day enrollment at Missouri State-Springfield continues to grow and totals 17,425, up slightly from last year’s first day total of 17,401. Given current enrollment data, university officials are optimistic that the system total will exceed 21,000 students for the first time in school history. Missouri State remains the second largest university in Missouri. Read more...

Service-learning team creates software for USDA
In partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), five Missouri State University students, led by computer sciences Associate Professor Dr. Ken Vollmar, have created a software program designed to assist the USDA-NRCS with digital media storage. Read more...

Chinese executives to study American business at Missouri State
An estimated cohort of 40 executives from Chinese provincial governments will soon be able to learn about American business practices and earn an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Missouri State University. Read more…

Missouri State University to partner with Unidym, Foster-Miller
Missouri State University’s Roy Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) is preparing to add two companies – California-based Unidym and Massachusetts-based Foster-Miller, Inc. – to its prestigious team of senior corporate affiliates. Read more…

Outstanding faculty recognized at annual awards luncheon
Missouri State University recognized the significant accomplishments of faculty in the areas of teaching, research and service during its annual faculty luncheon on August 16. In addition, two faculty members received the Excellence in Community Service Award in acknowledgment of their commitment to volunteer work in the community. Read more…

Hello, I’m calling from Missouri State University
Students from the Missouri State University Phone Campaign are gearing up to call alumni, parents and friends of the University once again. Callers update mailing addresses, e-mail addresses and offer University updates on specific colleges, departments and programs while seeking support for the University. Private support is essential to enhancing the educational experience of our current and future Missouri State students as well as accomplishing the long-range goals of the University.  We hope you will renew your support or consider making a gift for the first time. Every gift makes a difference in the lives of our students, no matter the size.

John Ashcroft to address business community on homeland security
Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft will address the local and regional business community at 7 p.m. September 12 at Missouri State University’s Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Read more…

Alumni Association On The Road
All Missouri State alumni and friends are invited to join us at the following events. Check your calendar and make plans to attend. We'd love to see you when we bring a bit of Missouri State to your town!

• September 14 – Kansas City alumni reception
• September 15 – Missouri State vs. Kansas State football game and pre-game buffet in Manhattan, Kansas
• October 26-27 – Missouri State Wild with Pride  Homecoming 2007
• December 2 – Washington, D.C. area event

Questions about these events?  Contact alumni@missouristate.edu.

Missouri State University has again been selected for inclusion in The Princeton Review’s 2008 online list of “Best Colleges: Region by Region.”  Read more…

Athletics News
Senior quartet named 2007 Bears' grid co-captains
A trio of three-year veterans and a one-year returnee who made his mark after transferring last year are the four seniors who have been selcted co-captions for the 2007 Missouri State University football Bears.  Read more...

Alumni invited to "Buy One, Get One FREE"
Support the Bears with these money saving ticket offers.  Get in on the football, volleyball and soccer action. Click here for the details.

Participate in the BAY program and share with area youth the joy and experience of attending Bears football games. Click here to sign up.