Missouri State University

At the recent American Marketing Association International Collegiate Conference, Missouri State University AMA Chapter ranked among the top 25 out of 344 chapters worldwide, marking a historic milestone.

Several Missouri State University students brought home awards from the Midwest Model United Nations (MMUN) Conference, held Feb. 18-21 in St. Louis, Missouri. The team garnered three delegation awards and nine individual awards.

Once again, the Missouri State University CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Research Challenge Team finished first at the Kansas City CFA Society Competition. This year's event took place Feb. 21 at the American Century Investments Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri.

A wildlife and fisheries biology major at Missouri State University, Jordan Porsch recently received the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Missouri State University student Ben Ventura received a $1,000 scholarship from the Missouri Waste Control Coalition (MWCC).

Missouri State University alumna Ashley Sellman has signed a book deal for her debut romantic fantasy series, Fae of Broken Kingdoms.

Chosen from the nation's best, Missouri State University junior Van McNutt and senior Abigail Staiger were named 2026 Anita Benedetti Student Involvement Program (ABSIP) Scholars for RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc.) RISKWORLD.

Missouri State University junior Brayden Selgeby was selected for the 2026 National Association of State Departments (NASDA) NextGen program, a leadership and professional development opportunity for students interested in agriculture policy.

Missouri State University student Skylar Ball received a scholarship from the Missouri Waste Control Coalition (MWCC).

A trio of Master of Science in Information Technology students from Missouri State University claimed third spot and a $2,000 prize in the recent Big Data Health Science Student Case Competition 2026. The two-day online competition took place during the University of South Carolina's 7th National Big Data Health Science Conference from Feb. 12-13 in Columbia, South Carolina. It drew 32 teams from universities across the country.

Missouri State University construction management students demonstrated industry-level skills at the 2025 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 4 Competition. The competition took place Oct. 26-29 at the Lied Lodge and Conference Center in Nebraska City, Nebraska.

Missouri State University awarded 1,426 degrees to students in fall 2025.

Two Missouri State University biology graduate students won awards for their research about bats at the 53rd North American Symposium for Bat Research.

Missouri State University student Rachel Robinson was selected to join GRAMMY U, one of the industry's most competitive programs for emerging music industry talent.

For her outstanding performance as an official, Missouri State University student Ashley Sanders earned All-American honors at the NIRSA National Flag Football Championships at Rice University in Houston, Texas.

Missouri State University student Caleb Morris received the competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State.

Missouri State University student Ryanna Hatfield studied abroad in Dubai over the winter break.

Missouri State University student Robert-Thomas Gumersell was one of six outstanding students who received the university's 2025-26 Citizen Scholar Award.

Missouri State University student Sam Wang was one of six outstanding students who received the university's 2025-26 Citizen Scholar Award.

Missouri State University student Jessica Snare was one of six outstanding students who received the university's 2025-26 Citizen Scholar Award.

Missouri State University student Lexus Diaz received the competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State.

Missouri State University graduate student Moira Lizarraga was one of six outstanding students who received the university's 2025-26 Citizen Scholar Award.

Missouri State University student Chandler Harris was one of six outstanding students who received the university's 2025-26 Citizen Scholar Award.

Missouri State University student Megan Bolen was one of six outstanding students who received the university's 2025-26 Citizen Scholar Award.

Missouri State University recognizes more than 5,400 students who have been named to the fall 2025 dean's list.

Four Missouri State University Master of Business Administration (MBA) students earned second place at the 2025 National MBA Case Competition in Ethical Leadership.

Missouri State University student Alex Voss was named the 2025 MOSHAPE Major of the Year Award Winner for Physical Education.

Missouri State University student Abbie Vester was named the 2025 MOSHAPE Major of the Year Award Winner for Exercise Science.

Hard work, teamwork and Bear pride carried Missouri State University's construction management students to a trivia victory at the 2025 MCAA GreatFutures Forum.

Missouri State University sophomore music education major Mason Harris recently won the 2025 Holle Award for Excellence in Public Speaking for his speech, "Advocating for the Rights of Immigrants and International Students."