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MVC, Burrell Behavioral Health Launch ‘Be Well’ Initiative
Missouri Valley College opened Homecoming Weekend Friday afternoon by announcing a partnership with Burrell Behavioral Health and the two institutions displayed their commitment to student mental health with a “Be Well Bell” dedication. The new partnership provides the resource power of Burrell on the college’s campus. Burrell mental health counselors started delivering full time services … Read MVC, Burrell Behavioral Health Launch ‘Be Well’ Initiative
Debate and Forensics Obtains Another National Qualification
Congratulations to the Missouri Valley College Debate and Forensics team, which competed October 11-13 at the Missouri Mule and Dale Carnegie Swing in Warrensburg, Mo. The team competed in 6 events: Poetry, Impromptu, Extemporaneous, IPDA Debate, TIPDA Debate, and NFA-LD Debate. Freshman Maria Greider, competing for the first time, advanced to the final round of … Read Debate and Forensics Obtains Another National Qualification
Missouri Valley College Reports Record Enrollment
There is an academic renaissance happening in Marshall, Missouri. Recent campus reinvestment projects at Missouri Valley College have exploded into record student enrollment this fall – with the college seeing a 30 percent gain in new students and an overall 14 percent increase in the student population. MVC’s preliminary numbers show an on-campus population of 1,564. President … Read Missouri Valley College Reports Record Enrollment
Perkins Promoted to Lead ‘Library of the Future’
Missouri Valley College President Joe Parisi has announced the promotion of Samantha Perkins to Assistant Dean of Library and Academic Support Services. Parisi said that Perkins is orchestrating a transformational change at Murrell Library and “her leadership is absolutely critical to our evolution. We are developing the library of the future.” The ultimate vision, Parisi … Read Perkins Promoted to Lead ‘Library of the Future’
Ribbon Is Cut On New Nursing, Health Sciences Building
More than 200 community leaders, alumni, faculty, staff and students gathered Friday, Aug. 9 to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Missouri Valley College’s Julie Ann Deems Julien School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Special tribute was paid to Don and Tawnya Julien, who provided the lead gift in memory of wife and mother, Julie. Tawnya … Read Ribbon Is Cut On New Nursing, Health Sciences Building
MVC President Announces Promotions
Missouri Valley College President Joe Parisi has announced two promotions in the college’s finance division—Jada Sherry has been promoted to acting vice president of finance and David Poe has been promoted to director of accounting. Parisi said both have done an exemplary job and he is proud of their leadership for the college. “These two … Read MVC President Announces Promotions
Missouri Valley College Launches Cybersecurity Degree Program
Missouri Valley College is proud to announce the launch of a new degree program in Cybersecurity in collaboration with Rize Education. This innovative partnership aims to equip students with the necessary skills to thrive in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. Classes begin this fall. “Cybersecurity threats are very real and Missouri Valley is prepared to equip students … Read Missouri Valley College Launches Cybersecurity Degree Program
New Advancement Team Has No Shortage of Experience
Missouri Valley College President Joe Parisi is pleased to introduce the college’s new advancement team – led by two veteran fund raisers—Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations Dan Grigg and Vice President of Institutional Advancement Brent Davison. The two have been working this summer building an experienced support team, including Director of Alumni and … Read New Advancement Team Has No Shortage of Experience
Summer Campers to Perform Beauty & The Beast Jr. On July 26
All are invited to a special performance of Beauty & The Beast Jr. at 6 p.m. Friday, July 26 in the Eckilson-Mabee Theatre on the Missouri Valley College campus. There is no charge for this performance, which is the culmination of a weeklong theatre camp for area high school students. Students are staying in the … Read Summer Campers to Perform Beauty & The Beast Jr. On July 26
MVC Hires Director of Student Employment
Missouri Valley College is expanding its student work program to create more opportunity and experience for students, and Mike Elam is coordinating the effort. MVC welcomed Elam to campus this week as the college’s first director of student employment. Elam, a 23-year Army veteran, will report to Dr. Terry Russell, vice president of student affairs. … Read MVC Hires Director of Student Employment
Nursing Program Awarded Grant for RN to BSN Track
The Missouri State Board of Nursing has awarded a $165,599 grant to Missouri Valley College’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences to help increase support for the nursing profession by implementing specialized tracks assisting RN’s in receiving their bachelor’s degree. The grant came from the Nursing Education Incentive Program (NEIP), said Dr. Peggy Van Dyke, … Read Nursing Program Awarded Grant for RN to BSN Track
Murrell’s Library of the Future is Taking Shape
The changes taking place at Missouri Valley College’s Murrell Library are transformational. And Library Director Samantha Perkins is orchestrating every bit of it. The first phase of changes, Perkins said, happened in 2023 with the opening of the Reading & Writing Center, the Math Center, study tables, and collaboration with the Learning Center. And in … Read Murrell’s Library of the Future is Taking Shape