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Route 66 at 100: telling a fuller story

April 16, 2026 by Strategic Communication

A Route 66 Historic sign.

Sociologist Dr. Lyle Foster offers insights.

Filed Under: Faculty and Staff Page, In the News Tagged With: faculty, Lyle Foster, Reynolds College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, Sociology

What do Black History Month and Route 66 have in common?

February 3, 2026 by Strategic Communication

A Missouri State professor details the little-known connection as the next African-American Heritage Trail marker is set to be unveiled.

Filed Under: Faculty and Staff Page, Featured, University Life Tagged With: faculty, Lyle Foster, Reynolds College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities

Preserving legacy through the African American Heritage Trail

February 4, 2025 by Adair Seifert-Anspaugh

Sign for the Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail surrounded by autumn leaves.

The importance of remembering and learning from history.

Filed Under: Faculty and Staff Page Tagged With: department of sociology, Diversity and inclusion, Lyle Foster, Missouri State Journal, Sociology anthropology and gerontology

MSU recognizes Black History Month

January 30, 2024 by Strategic Communication

A group of students perform a dance at an event on campus.

Join in the celebration throughout February.

Filed Under: Faculty and Staff Page, Featured, University Life Tagged With: Lyle Foster, Missouri State Journal, Multicultural programs, Nina Barudzic, Reynolds College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities, Sociology anthropology and gerontology

MSU students and faculty featured in triumphant musical

February 7, 2023 by Strategic Communication

Students Dorian DeHart, Samari Johnson, Dominique Lowe and Adora Snead, and faculty Dr. Lyle Foster and Dr. Kyler Sherman-Wilkins smile for the camera.

Attend “The Color Purple: The Musical” performances Feb. 10-26.

Filed Under: Faculty and Staff Page, University Life Tagged With: College of Humanities and Public Affairs, Kyler Sherman-Wilkins, Lyle Foster, Sociology anthropology and gerontology

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