Missouri State University News

Students win at the Fashion Group International Competition

Missouri State University News — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:53:28 GMT

Seven Missouri State University students brought home awards from the recent Fashion Group International of Kansas City competition. During this annual event, students attended professional development workshops and competed in multiple categories for...(read more)

New article discusses dealing with group tension

Missouri State University News — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:40:06 GMT

Dr. Gloria Galanes, professor in communication, had an article published in the November-December issue of Communication Studies. The article, "Dialectical Tensions of Small Group Leadership," examines how effective group leaders describe and...(read more)

Clinician to continue study of Air Force retention rate

Missouri State University News — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:38:58 GMT

Dr. Paul Deal, assistant director of the learning diagnostic clinic, received $10,000 from the Department of Homeland Security to continue his project, "USAF OSI Agent Retention and Performance." Read More......(read more)

Stores start early to capitalize on seasonal shopping

Missouri State University News — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:02:57 GMT

The holiday season seems to start earlier each year, now with holiday decorations and promotions beginning as soon as back-to-school shopping has ended. According to Dr. Linda Pettijohn, professor of marketing at Missouri State University, this isn’t...(read more)

‘Continuing Path to Sustainability’ to educate, motivate community

Missouri State University News — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:28:48 GMT

Even though the public affairs theme has shifted from “Sustainability” to “Evolving Economic Realities,” Missouri State University continues to make progress toward sustainability. “Continuing Path to Sustainability,” a series of speakers and exhibits...(read more)

Education key to celebration of Native American Heritage Month

Missouri State University News — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:02:30 GMT

Missouri State University will celebrate Native American Heritage month throughout November. This year’s theme is “Living in Many Worlds.” Read More......(read more)

Missouri State President Michael T. Nietzel to step down as president

Missouri State University News — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:30:24 GMT

Citing a combination of personal and professional reasons, Missouri State University President Michael T. Nietzel today announced that he will step down as president by Dec. 31, 2010. Read More......(read more)

Pinegar’s long-standing support recognized with Bronze Bear Award

Missouri State University News — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:00:03 GMT

In recognition of their long-standing involvement with and support of Missouri State University, T. Edward Pinegar, Jr. and Carol Pinegar of Springfield were selected to receive the 2009 Bronze Bear Award. The Pinegars will be the tenth recipient of the...(read more)

Donald Clark named director of safety and transportation

Missouri State University News — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:44:39 GMT

Veteran Springfield Police Department commander Donald Clark will be the new director of safety and transportation at Missouri State University. He begins his duties Nov. 16, pending approval of the Missouri State Board of Governors. Clark will succeed...(read more)

Publication highlights professor’s research

Missouri State University News — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:01:44 GMT

Dr. Lifeng Dong, assistant professor of physics and materials science, co-authored an article entitled "DNA-Templated Synthesis of Pt Nanoparticles on Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes," which was published in Nanotechnology. This research was...(read more)

MOAHEAD appoints new vice-president

Missouri State University News — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:45:06 GMT

Tabitha Haynes, assistant director of disability services at Missouri State University was recently elected vice president of the Missouri Affiliate of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (MOAHEAD). The organization works with students...(read more)

Professor awarded grant to evaluate river instabilities

Missouri State University News — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:44:05 GMT

Dr. Robert Pavlowsky, Missouri State University professor of geography, geology and planning, received an $8,000 grant from Olsson and Associates, Inc. for the “Geomorphic Assessment of Lackman Tributary, Lenexa, Kan.” project. The Project which will...(read more)

Associate professor to investigate digitization of manuscripts

Missouri State University News — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:42:42 GMT

Missouri State University received a $9,959 grant from the British Library’s Endangered Archives Programme (EAP), which is funded by Arcadia. Edward Proctor, associate professor of library administration, is the principal investigator for the “Digitization...(read more)

Six former faculty, staff to be inducted in Wall of Fame ceremony

Missouri State University News — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:52:47 GMT

A celebration of 171 years of combined service will be held Oct. 30 as Missouri State University honors six former employees during its annual Wall of Fame ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union Ballroom. Read...(read more)

Students fix real world programming problems in competition

Missouri State University News — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:29:37 GMT

The computer programming team from Missouri State University and top collegiate programmers from surrounding areas will compete in a “battle of the brains" Oct. 24 on the Southwest Baptist University campus during the 34th Annual Association for...(read more)