Springfield is a GREAT PLACE to be a college student.
- As Missouri’s third largest city, Springfield offers a wide range of opportunities for entertainment and recreation.
- Our fast growing and strong economy provides abundant employment opportunities.
- The surrounding Ozarks area is a great place for boating, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking and other forms of outdoor recreation.
Brett Gaines
Finance
Play VideoBrett Gaines was dead-set on becoming a Bear — Missouri State was the only school to which he applied. “I just fell in love” after visiting for a high school band event, he says. He has taken on a number of other leadership roles on campus. When he’s not running a meeting or studying for a business test (“I’ve got to get myself established and make my millions,” he jokes), he’s hanging out around Springfield. more
