December 2008 - Posts

• Wyman Scholars Endowment establishes scholarship at Missouri State University

  Wyman Center in St. Louis has established a new scholarship program at Missouri State University. Read More... Posted Dec 23 2008, 08:34 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Conserving resources involves community

  Dr. Inno Onwueme, associate dean of the College of Natural and Applied Sciences at Missouri State University, explains the significance of conserving energy and researching alternative energy sources. Read More... Posted Dec 18 2008, 03:23 PM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Missouri State director of broadcast services receives grant for project

  Arlen Diamond, director of broadcast services at Missouri State University, has received a $227,256 award from the U.S. Department of Commerce for the Telecommunications Facilities Program. Read More... Posted Dec 18 2008, 02:23 PM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Jeff Morrissey named chief information officer

  Jeff Morrissey has been named the new chief information officer (CIO) of Missouri State University. Read More... Posted Dec 17 2008, 11:11 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Danny Arnold named College of Business Administration dean

  Dr. Danny Arnold has been named the new dean of the College of Business Administration (COBA) at Missouri State University. He succeeds Dr. Ron Bottin, who is retiring after 18 years as COBA’s leader. Read More... Posted Dec 15 2008, 02:08 PM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Local broadcasters work on biggest change in TV history

  Springfield’s local broadcasters are working together to prepare viewers for the transition to digital television on Feb. 17, 2009. The stations, which include KOLR-10, KSFX Ozarks FOX, KY3, KSPR and Ozarks Public Television, will collaborate on... Posted Dec 12 2008, 04:36 PM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Students to receive 1,393 degrees during fall commencement

  Missouri State University will confer 1,393 degrees to students this fall during commencement ceremonies Dec. 19 at JQH Arena. Read More... Posted Dec 11 2008, 04:03 PM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Ken McClure named vice president

  Ken McClure has been named the vice president for administrative and information services at Missouri State University. McClure will begin his duties immediately. Read More... Posted Dec 11 2008, 02:26 PM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Student team named overall outstanding delegation

  The Missouri State University World Affairs Council was named the overall outstanding delegation at the American Model United Nations International Conference in Chicago on Nov. 21-25. Read More... Posted Dec 11 2008, 01:19 PM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Professor brings good cheer to jobseekers in fashion industry

  Dr. Michele Granger, professor of fashion at Missouri State University, said although many retailers are floundering, jobs in the fashion and retail industry are still in supply. Read More... Posted Dec 11 2008, 01:06 PM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Professor receives award from National Park Service

  Dr. Alicia Mathis, head of the Missouri State University biology department, received a task agreement from The National Park Service (NPS) for the Fire Effects Monitoring in Central Great Plains NPS Units project. Read More... Posted Dec 11 2008, 12:27 PM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Professional Development Center receives funding from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

  Read More... Posted Dec 04 2008, 12:46 PM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Somalia's piracy problems reach economic and political arenas

  Pirates on the high seas, gangsters in Chicago and the mayhem of the Wild West share a lot in common according to Dr. John Hoftyzer , economics professor at Missouri State University. Read More... Posted Dec 04 2008, 11:51 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Missouri State professor receives grant from National Park Service

  Read More... Posted Dec 02 2008, 03:27 PM by Missouri State University News RSS

• 'Boys booked on barbershops' helps fight aliteracy in children

  The problem of aliteracy, having the ability to read but lacking the motivation, is an increasing phenomenon in children today according to Dr. Sabrina Brinson, associate professor of childhood education and family studies at Missouri State University... Posted Dec 02 2008, 02:27 PM by Missouri State University News RSS