Honors College at Missouri State University

Honors College at Missouri State University The mission of the Honors College is to create an academic environment that is stimulating, challenging, and conducive to undergraduate learning.

The Honors College is a community of high-achieving students at Missouri State University who have demonstrated a dedication to learning and are encouraged to reach their full potential through an enriched program of study, research, and recognition. Honors students are traditionally some of the most involved students at MSU, and many attain leadership positions in campus activities ranging from s

tudent government to marching band to sports. The Honors Council, the student voice of the Honors College, regularly hosts social and service programs that help to bring students together in a diverse academic community. The Honors College strives to give students a wide array of opportunities for personal growth across the whole spectrum of college life.

06/04/2026

Thank you to all of the students and family members who attended SOAR this week. We really enjoyed meeting you. We are excited to continue welcoming new students throughout June and July. Fall 2026 is going to be great!

06/03/2026

The actor, writer and producer will use humor and storytelling to explore connection and the importance of community.

06/02/2026

More than 5,000 students recognized.   

05/12/2026

A recap of awards presented at the All-Faculty Recognition Reception on May 4.

This week we are saying congratulations and farewell to several retiring professors who have been long-time supporters o...
05/06/2026

This week we are saying congratulations and farewell to several retiring professors who have been long-time supporters of the Honors College. These teachers have combined for over 84 years of experience teaching honors students. Just to be clear: this makes us old, not them.

Please join us in saluting:

•Tracy Dalton, Department of English

•Mark Given, Ph.D., Department of Languages, Cultures, & Religions

•Steven Jones, Ph.D., School of Special Education Leadership & Professional Studies

•Linda Moser, Ph.D., Department of English

•Amy Muchnick, Ph.D., Department of Music

Fun facts about the 53 Honors College students being recognized at Commencement this week:• 998 honors credit hours comp...
05/05/2026

Fun facts about the 53 Honors College students being recognized at Commencement this week:

• 998 honors credit hours completed
• 54 bachelor’s degrees
• 22 distinction projects
• 16 students continuing to graduate school
• 3.82 average GPA
• 2 Citizen Scholars
• 2 award-winning Division I student-athletes
• 1 special group of Bears

Please enjoy these photos of many of our graduating seniors from our recent banquet.

Here are some scenes from our annual banquet, which was held on Sunday. Fun was had by all.
04/29/2026

Here are some scenes from our annual banquet, which was held on Sunday. Fun was had by all.

Construction on our new classroom is complete. Next up: furniture and tech!
04/09/2026

Construction on our new classroom is complete. Next up: furniture and tech!

03/26/2026

A record total of 292 Missouri State University student-athletes were recognized during the 14th annual Maroon and White Honors Banquet and Scholar-Athlete Awards ceremony held Wednesday in downtown Springfield.

Exciting news for our Business Bears! The Pendleton Family School of Accountancy will collaborate with the Honors Colleg...
02/09/2026

Exciting news for our Business Bears! The Pendleton Family School of Accountancy will collaborate with the Honors College to offer ACC 206 Accounting Choices & Methods-HONR in Fall 2026.

MO State’s School of Accountancy will carry the Pendleton Family name.

Address

901 S National Avenue, Meyer Library 202
Springfield, MO
65897

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+14178366370

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