Immersive Student Opportunities

Find your creative outlet

Discover ways you can build your portfolio away from class.

Produce content. Get published. Make connections.

You learn best by doing.

Find your opportunity

Debater prepares for competition

Holt V Spicer Debate Forum

Join our high-impact, award-winning debate team and compete with major universities across the nation.
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The Standard

Jump start your career by writing for our award-winning student newspaper.
Students sit at computers producing news show

Ozarks News Brief

Discover the inner workings of a television news team through reporting, producing, or crewing our live streaming news program.
Screenshot of "Recoiled" student production

Student Productions

Get on set! Immerse yourself in the filmmaking process from development to production.
Interns gather at lunch table

Internships

Acquire credit for experiential learning while networking with potential employers.
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Vicki Stanton Public Speaking Showcase

Show off your public speaking prowess as a competitor in the VSPSS, or gain event planning experience and class credit helping behind the scenes.
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Student Organizations

Find your people! Join a student organization aligned with your interests or create your own.
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CMJF Spring Showcase

Walk the red carpet! We showcase the best student work from the year to the public at The Moxie, Springfield's independent theater.
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Center for Dispute Resolution

Become and ambassador and work with the Center for Dispute Resolution to learn educational tools and resources for solving conflict in organizations and communities.