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Missouri State University begins search for new provost
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Applications for the next Missouri State provost opened on Tuesday, Oct. 22, as the university begins the search for its new chief academic adviser. MSU’s current provost, Dr. John Jasinski, announced his plans to retire on June 20, 2025. The university will hold on-campus interviews for the finalists in February 2025 and […]
Fair Grove Superintendent Mike Bell will retire after a quarter-century in the district
After a quarter-century in the Fair Grove school district — the last 10 as superintendent — Mike Bell said he is ready to retire. Bell made those plans public during the district's Oct. 16 board meeting. "I'm 54 and I've been in teaching, coaching or administration for the past 33 years and thought about...
MSU's Board of Governors will be led by officers from Bolivar, Mountain Grove
Two long-time community leaders from this part of the Show-Me State will soon lead Missouri State University's Board of Governors. At a Friday meeting, Tim Francka, of Bolivar, was elected chair of the university's governing board. Melissa Gourley, of Mountain Grove, will serve as vice chair. Francka is currently vice chair, and serves...
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