The 2026 report highlights progress and challenges.
Headlines
Missouri State caps a strong first year of strategic plan
A PhD model, Innovation Institute framework and 60-plus capital projects, among other accomplishments, mark early progress.
Missouri State systemwide enrollment holds largely flat
The university continues to execute a strategic enrollment plan to enroll 30,000 students by 2030.
Discovery
Why some autumns pop and others don’t: an expert explains
Dr. William McClain says sunlight, stress and this year’s wild weather will shape Ozarks foliage.
When summer bites back: The ins and outs of bug spray
What a decades-long Mo State public health expert wants you to know about bug spray hype.
University life
Setting college students up to thrive
Dr. P. Branson Johnson shares keys to student success.
New Community Focus report brings updated Springfield region’s data into focus
The 2026 report highlights progress and challenges.
Awards
Growing the next generation of technology talent
Almost $90K GenCyber grant will fund Missouri State’s next cyber camp.
Missouri State releases summer 2026 graduation list
More than 450 students join MarooNation.
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