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MSU ends Inclusive Excellence Scholarship, announces new award Missouri State University has launched the Engaged Citizen Award (ECA), a new scholarship that “recognizes students’ effort and dedication to building a better community.” A post to the Office of

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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Protests continue on campus in response to removal of DEI programs at MSU 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

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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Removal of DEI programs sparks second protest on campus 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 it...

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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DEI programs at MSU end effective immediately Missouri State University announced Wednesday morning it will stop diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and will close its office of inclusive engagement.

“This decision comes in response to changes nationwide and anticipated actions regarding DEI at the state level,” read the statement.
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MSU announces five finalists for university provost Missouri State University announced Tuesday morning that the Provost Search Committee has chosen five finalists in its search for the next university provost and vice president of academic affairs.

The five finalists will be on campus in February to participate in public forums and interviews.
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Lack of notice from university following safety incident sparks concern from student body 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

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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Suspicious bag prompts campus, Springfield law enforcement to respond to Meyer Library 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 th...

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 Athletics bring excitement to spring 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

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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Halfway through season, Ice Bears tell different tales 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.

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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MSU Theatre and Dance Department debuts 2025 season with ‘Rent’ 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,”

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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President Trump's second inauguration sparks protest in downtown Springfield In 20-degree weather, a crowd of around 30 people gathered at Park Central Square on Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. to protest President Donald Trump’s second inauguration.

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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Student tension returns for spring semester after MSU president faces lawsuit in Utah 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

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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