Only about one percent of college students from the United States study abroad. With such opportunities to increase cultural competency, gain leadership skills and improve world views, Missouri State University has made efforts to get more students to take these trips and for more international students to study at MSU.
The power and beauty of art and music transcends the borders of countries, as evidenced by the work of two Missouri State University professors in the College of Arts and Letters.
Three students shine in the preliminary round of the Classical Singer Competition held at William Jewell College.
Dr. James Parsons, music history professor, explores the controversial composer Richard Wagner and his contributions to opera.


