Missouri State University

06/01/2026

Congratulations to all the students who made the spring 2026 dean's list!

More than 5,000 students recognized.

06/01/2026

Summer classes are officially in session! 🐻📚😎

05/29/2026

What is your best SOAR survival tip? 🗣️👂

05/29/2026

As a first-generation college student, Rebekah Gunter made the most of her time at Missouri State through leadership opportunities, hands-on learning and campus involvement. Now, she’s graduated and ready to make an impact in the business world and beyond.

Marketing senior Rebekah Gunter gains direction, builds confidence and creates impact at Mo State.

05/28/2026

What started as a community initiative has grown into a powerful tool for understanding and improving quality of life across southwest Missouri. The Community Focus Report recently reached a major milestone, highlighting the impact of collaboration, research and community-driven change.

Community Focus Report enters a new phase of community-driven impact.

05/28/2026

One hundred days until the opening of the Clifton M. Smart III University Advancement Center on the Missouri State University campus!

Thanks to the incredible support of alumni and friends, the Missouri State University Foundation announced new seven-figure gifts supporting the center, a space designed to strengthen connections, celebrate Bear pride and create lasting impact for generations to come.

05/26/2026

From working on her family’s cattle farm to earning acceptance into veterinary school, Reagan Pettus is taking the next step toward making a difference in animal care. Through hands-on experiences, internships and support from Missouri State faculty, she’s turning her dream into reality.

Graduating senior Reagan Pettus prepares for vet school.

05/22/2026

We’re logging off for the long weekend. 🇺🇸

Missouri State will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. Wishing everyone a safe weekend as we take time to remember and honor those who served.

05/21/2026

Summer break brings opportunities to relax, travel and spend time with loved ones, but it can also lead to the “summer slide,” where learning loss can sneak in over time. Family life expert Dr. M.H. Raza shares simple ways families can help students stay engaged and ready for the school year ahead.

A Missouri State professor talks about the “summer slide” and how parents can help.

05/20/2026

Summer vibes are fun, but campus just isn’t the same without our Bears. 🐻