Student-led clubs and organizations are the tapestry that make up Missouri State University. With more than 300 options, they are as diverse as the students who comprise them, bringing together friends new and old with a shared interest.

From heritage groups to academic clubs, and the fan favorite Cheese Club, these organizations not only support campus life, but help stitch together the fabric of Springfield through thousands of hours of community service each year.

Briar Douglas, coordinator of student engagement and co-curricular involvement on campus, said Mo State’s robust student club system no doubt has a positive effect on campus life, but that also radiates out into Springfield life.

“Take our Student Nursing Organization, for example, one of our largest organizations on campus, that has a direct tie to our hospitals and our clinics,” he said. “Several of our organizations also adopt streets in town … and our fraternity and sorority life chapters are tied to national philanthropy missions.

Douglas says student orgs are fun, but also much more.

“If you are involved, you are 75% or more likely to graduate on time with good grades, get a job outside of college,” he said.

Students who would like to get involved visit BearLink online.

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