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December 2024 News
Scholarships Presented at Student Research Symposium
More than 170 students presented Monday at Missouri Valley College’s Fall 2024 Student Research Symposium, setting a record for participation. The symposium, now in its 8th year, featured academic, creative and professional student work. The event culminated with the presentation of four $500 scholarships to the Excellence in Student Research Winners. They are: Best Presentation: … Read Scholarships Presented at Student Research Symposium
College Secures Over $12.3 Million in Planned Gifts, Estate Commitments
Missouri Valley College is pleased to announce that it has successfully documented and secured over $12.3 million in planned gifts and estate commitments over the past year. This historic milestone is a testament to the generosity and commitment of the college’s supporters and alumni, who recognize the impact that MVC continues to have on students, … Read College Secures Over $12.3 Million in Planned Gifts, Estate Commitments
Student Research Symposium Set for Dec. 9
Missouri Valley College students will share their academic, creative and professional work at the fall 2024 Missouri Valley College Student Research Symposium on Monday, Dec. 9. There are 150 students are set to present at the all-day event, which is open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. “This is such an exciting time … Read Student Research Symposium Set for Dec. 9
Purple Patch Issues Call for Student Submissions
The Purple Patch team at Missouri Valley College came together Sept. 2 to officially release Volume XXIII of the college’s literary journal, and to celebrate those who contributed to the last edition. Now that the new academic year has progressed, the team once more puts out a call for submissions from authors and artists who … Read Purple Patch Issues Call for Student Submissions
President Recognizes Faculty, Staff, After Record Enrollment
Dr. Joe Parisi was all about good news this week. Missouri Valley College’s president announced the largest salary increase in school history to the college faculty and staff, and recognized three high achieving staff members and 10 outstanding faculty members. “We have just come off of a record enrollment,” Parisi said. “I’m so proud of … Read President Recognizes Faculty, Staff, After Record Enrollment
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