Missouri State University

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.

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.

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.

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 Robert-Thomas Gumersell 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 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 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."

The Missouri State University Model United Nations (UN) recently attended the Great Plains Model United Nations Conference hosted by Wichita State University from Oct. 24-25 in Wichita, Kansas. Three of the 19 team members won awards.

For its excellence in evaluating soil profiles, the Missouri State University Soil Judging Team finished second at the 2025 Region V Soil Judging Contest. The University of Nebraska-Omaha hosted this year's regional event from Sept. 28- Oct. 3.

Missouri State University student Ramsie Tschappler received the Double Down Cowan Scholarship from the Missouri Seedmen's Association.

Missouri State University student Dashawna Donaldson received the Ron Cowan Memorial Scholarship from the Missouri Seedmen's Association.

Missouri State University student Mukesh Khati received the 2025 Edna Dell Weinel Scholarship from the Missouri Public Health Association.

Missouri State University student Maddix McCahon received the the Thelma Stanley Jayhawk Scholarship through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

Missouri State University student Kaylea Binney received the Thelma M. Stanley Scholarship for Education through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

Missouri State University student Ayesha Shaik received the 2025 Edna Dell Weinel Scholarship from the Missouri Public Health Association.