Honors College at Missouri State University

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!

Rainn Wilson headlines fall 2026 Public Affairs Conference - News - Missouri State University The actor, writer and producer will use humor and storytelling to explore connection and the importance of community.

Missouri State releases spring 2026 dean’s list    - News - Missouri State University More than 5,000 students recognized.   

Cause for Celebration - Academic Expressions 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 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 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.

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

Missouri State Honors Maroon & White Academic Achievers - Missouri State 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 College to offer ACC 206 Accounting Choices & Methods-HONR in Fall 2026.

Transforming accounting education through a seven-figure gift - News - Missouri State University MO State’s School of Accountancy will carry the Pendleton Family name.