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Flowers Hired as Career Coordinator, Academic Advisor
Katlyn Flowers always knew in the back of her mind she would return to her alma mater. And now she’s back, welcomed this week as Missouri Valley College’s new academic advisor/career services coordinator. Flowers, who graduated in 2020, is already busy planning the institution’s senior employment symposium. And she relishes the opportunity to help young … Read Flowers Hired as Career Coordinator, Academic Advisor
Theatre Ensemble Presenting ‘The Comedia Robin Hood’
The MVC Theatre Ensemble is proud to present, The Commedia Robin Hood, by Lane Riosley on October 19 and again October 26-28. A merry troupe of players — Columbine, Arlequin, Punchin, and Rosetta and others — tackle, tumble, trick, and trip their way through the tale of Robin Hood with fantastic abandon. Get ready for action-packed … Read Theatre Ensemble Presenting ‘The Comedia Robin Hood’
Kameron Godsey Joins Marketing Team
Missouri Valley College’s marketing department has announced the hiring of Kameron Godsey as the institution’s new graphic designer. Godsey, from Columbia, most recently served as director of marketing at Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, where she handled a variety of graphic design, digital advertising, and social media responsibilities. She also worked as … Read Kameron Godsey Joins Marketing Team
Missouri Valley College Reports Enrollment Increase
Missouri Valley College is reporting strong enrollment growth in nearly every area of the institution this fall. New freshmen and transfer students grew 12 percent for the 2023 academic year, and returning students grew by six percent over the prior year. The increases coincide with the arrival of Missouri Valley’s 14th president, Dr. Joe Parisi, … Read Missouri Valley College Reports Enrollment Increase
Machholz to be Inducted into NAIA Hall of Fame
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced its latest induction class into the NAIA Hall of Fame, and selected is long-time former Head Coach of the men’s wrestling program, and current Missouri Valley College Athletic Director Mike Machholz. Machholz was selected for induction after his 30 years of work building and leading the men’s … Read Machholz to be Inducted into NAIA Hall of Fame
Busy Family Weekend Approaches
This weekend the Missouri Valley College community will celebrate a time-honored tradition – Family Weekend. The theme this year is Valley Palooza, and It’s a chance for parents to reunite with their college student and spend time at a variety of activities on campus. MVC President Joe Parisi will be experiencing his first Family Weekend … Read Busy Family Weekend Approaches
Amal From Afar Making Campus Stop
The Missouri Valley College School of Arts and Humanities will present Amal from Afar at 8 p.m. on September 28 on the Quad of the Missouri Valley College campus to help celebrate the journey of Little Amal, the internationally-celebrated 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, who is making her epic 6,000-mile journey across … Read Amal From Afar Making Campus Stop
MVC Professor to Sign Copies of New Book
Missouri Valley College Assistant Professor of Religion Dr. Nick Petrov recently released his new book entitled “Robert College of Constantinople: Crossroads of Faiths, Cultures, and Empires 1863–1913.” A reception will be held for the release of Dr. Petrov’s book at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20 in the Murrell Library Reading Room on the Missouri … Read MVC Professor to Sign Copies of New Book
Parisi Installed as Missouri Valley’s 14th President
Missouri Valley College celebrated the installation of Dr. Joseph A. Parisi as its 14th president on Thursday with an outdoor installation ceremony at Gregg-Mitchell Field on campus. Students, faculty, staff, community leaders, trustees, and visiting college presidents welcomed the new president. Parisi thanked all who attended, including a strong contingent of veterans and members of … Read Parisi Installed as Missouri Valley’s 14th President
New Scholarship Established for Eagle Scouts
Missouri Valley College has partnered with the Boy Scouts of America, Great Rivers Council, to establish one of the country’s largest Eagle Scout Scholarships – $52,500 over four years. Dr. Joe Parisi, president of Missouri Valley College, and John K. Fabsits, scout executive and CEO, made the joint announcement today. “Eagle Scouts are high-achieving, high-character … Read New Scholarship Established for Eagle Scouts
New Faculty Members Welcomed to Campus
Missouri Valley College has seven new faculty members on campus preparing for the first day of classes on August 22. Vice President of Academic Affairs Elizabeth Bellamy said she is excited for students who will have the chance to learn from such a highly qualified group. The new faculty members are: Nancy Wiseman Nancy Wiseman, … Read New Faculty Members Welcomed to Campus
Auditions Around the Corner for Theatre Season
The Missouri Valley College Department of Theatre is proud to announce the 2023-2024 season, which will reflect the energy and enthusiasm created by the college’s new speech/ theatre education degree and the institution’s desire to engage the surrounding community as both audience members and active participants. To that end, Valley is opening auditions for both … Read Auditions Around the Corner for Theatre Season