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Missouri State alumna, plant and soil expert, named dean of Darr College of Agriculture
At the May meeting of Missouri State University's Board of Governors, Melissa Bledsoe was officially announced as the dean of the Darr College of Agriculture. She'd been serving as the interim for more than a year. ...
BBB: Tips for students and parents to avoid financial aid scams
While prospective college students await their highly anticipated acceptance letters this spring, they're also starting to think about finding financial aid. Some companies offer scholarship opportunities or help finding aid for a fee, but are they really the best option for students? For students struggling to pay for tuition, a sudden scholarship offer or a financial aid company that guarantees results can seem like a dream come true — but it could also be the setup for...
New pact outlines roles, responsibilities of Missouri State and MSU Foundation
The relationship between Missouri State and the foundation that supports the university will enter a new era as soon as the nonprofit breaks ground on its future alumni center. The construction of the Clifton M. Smart University Advancement Center — which will be owned by Missouri State but primarily used by the separate...
Ready for summer break? See our final round of Student of the Week nominees
We are heading into summer. As the sun shines for longer and cicadas begin to buzz in the trees, local high schoolers are concluding their studies for the year and enjoying their summer break. Before the school year winds down, here is our final round of nominations for Student of the Week for this school year.
Family of Glendale junior sues to stop SPS from 'forcing' student to graduate early
The parents of a Glendale High School junior who plans to spend next year studying in France have filed a lawsuit to stop Springfield Public Schools from forcing her to graduate early. Jeffrey Jones and Julie Rhoads want their daughter, Lily Jones, to be able to return to Glendale in fall 2025 to...
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