Celebrating 114 years of being Bears, 1905-2019!
Missouri State University will celebrate its 114th birthday on March 17, 2019. Bears everywhere are encouraged to join in celebration of all things maroon and white.
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Class of 1906-07
The first class of students. In addition, maroon and white are chosen as the school’s colors. The Bear is chosen as its mascot.
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Academic Hall, 1909
Academic Hall (now Carrington Hall) is completed, making it the first building on the Springfield campus.
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Men's basketball, 1909
The men's basketball team was coached by W.A. Daggett.
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Drum Corps, 1919
Fourth District Normal School changes its name to Southwest Missouri State Teachers College.
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Centennial, 2005
The institution becomes Missouri State University, reflecting its enrollment of tens of thousands of students, as well as higher admissions standards and increased graduate programs.
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Missouri State Foundation
The Missouri State University Foundation’s endowment sets a record with $75 million in 2015.