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Thinking about Missouri State? Summer Visit Days are the perfect chance to experience campus life, connect with our community and picture yourself here. Find dates and registration details on the Summer Visit Day website.

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

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

Summer classes are officially in session! 🐻📚😎

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.

Finding her path and purpose - College of Business News Marketing senior Rebekah Gunter gains direction, builds confidence and creates impact at Mo State.

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.

Springfield’s data becomes a compass - Health and Human Services News Community Focus Report enters a new phase of community-driven impact.

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.

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.

A calling to care for animals - Agriculture Blog Graduating senior Reagan Pettus prepares for vet school.