2024 Missouri State Year in Review

2024

Missouri State Year in Review

From a new president and athletic director to record fundraising and academic achievements, 2024 was a standout year for Missouri State University. Explore the highlights.

 

Spring Semester

School of Nursing awarded large grant
Richard B Williams
Missouri State announces new president
Martin Returns to Lead Basketball Bears
Martin Returns to Lead Basketball Bears
Missouri State names Darr College of Agriculture dean 
Missouri State names Darr College of Agriculture dean 
MSU school director receives national accounting educator award
MSU school director receives national accounting educator award
Grand opening of the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center
Grand opening of the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center
Missouri State launches STEM MBA
Missouri State launches STEM MBA
Anonymous donor makes lead gift for new Missouri State advancement center
Anonymous donor makes lead gift for new Missouri State advancement center
Missouri State accepts invitation to join Conference USA
Missouri State accepts invitation to join Conference USA
Hall of Fame handball program receives $1 million donation
Hall of Fame handball program receives $1 million donation

Summer Semester

Innovate SOMO Funds to help jump-start MO tech startups
Innovate SOMO Funds to help jump-start MO tech startups
Faculty member chosen as Fulbright U.S. Scholar
Faculty member chosen as Fulbright U.S. Scholar
Kasey Griffith Chosen to Lead Softball Bears
Kasey Griffith Chosen to Lead Softball Bears
Missouri State launches education doctorate
Missouri State launches education doctorate
Gifts of almost $36 million to MSU Foundation break record
Gifts of almost $36 million to MSU Foundation break record
Missouri State Names Joey Hawkins Head Baseball Coach
Missouri State Names Joey Hawkins Head Baseball Coach
Missouri State tops research funding record for second straight year
Missouri State tops research funding record for second straight year

 

Fall Semester

Missouri State to introduce Ransdell as new AD
Missouri State to introduce Ransdell as new AD
Missouri State University sets new enrollment records
Missouri State University sets new enrollment records
The search for a new provost begins for Missouri State
The search for a new provost begins for Missouri State
Dr. Tammy Jahnke announced as interim provost
Dr. Tammy Jahnke announced as interim provost
Missouri State represents rural schools in national initiative
Missouri State represents rural schools in national initiative
Work begins on a new Missouri State strategic plan
Work begins on a new Missouri State strategic plan
Come to the inauguration of Missouri State’s 12th president
Come to the inauguration of Missouri State’s 12th president
Women’s Soccer Wins MVC Tournament
Women’s Soccer Wins MVC Tournament
Preparation for the Judith Enyeart Reynolds Performing Arts Complex
Preparation for the Judith Enyeart Reynolds Performing Arts Complex