Missouri State University has launched the Engaged Citizen Award (ECA), a scholarship that “recognizes students’ effort and dedication to building a better community.” A post to the Office of Student Financial Aid news blog announced the change. #MissouriState
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Another on-campus protest spawned in front of Carrington Hall at 9 a.m. on Friday, objecting to Missouri State University’s decision to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and close its office of inclusive engagement (OIE). #MissouriState
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Around 50 students gathered in front of Carrington Hall early Friday morning to protest against Missouri State University’s decision to stop diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and close its office of inclusive engagement.
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“This decision comes in response to changes nationwide and anticipated actions regarding DEI at the state level,” read the statement.
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The five finalists will be on campus in February to participate in public forums and interviews.
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Following an incident in the Duane G. Meyer Library Thursday involving a suspicious man dropping a bag in the Bear CLAW, students have expressed concern over the university’s silence regarding the situation.

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BREAKING: University Safety, Springfield Police and Fire Departments responded to a safety concern Thursday night at the Duane G. Meyer Library involving an individual suspiciously dropping a bag and leaving the scene.
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Missouri State University has one more semester in the Missouri Valley Conference before it moves to Conference USA this summer, and there are lots of stories to talk about in that time.
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As both teams have now surpassed the halfway mark of the 2024-25 season, the Missouri State University Division I and Division III Ice Bear teams have fared quite differently.
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After a successful fall season, the Theatre and Dance Department prepares for its spring season to begin, focusing on the theme of Connection. The performances for spring 2025 include “Rent,” “Blue Stockings,” and “The Spring Dance Concert: Collaboration.”
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The protest was organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, a small left-wing political party, and the Southwest Missouri Solidarity Network, a mutual aid organization. It was part of a larger national movement in over 70 cities across the US.
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Following a lawsuit against President Richard “Biff” Williams, news of which broke in the midst of the fall 2024 semester, the Missouri State University student body has expressed distaste for his behavior.
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