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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
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
Main Beginning Role as External Affairs Director
Missouri Valley College President Joe Parisi this week welcomed the college’s new director of external affairs, Stephen Main. Main, 33, starts his new position July 5. He will work closely with MVC leadership to advance strategic priorities, respond to opportunities for enrollment growth, identify and support projects, and build relationships with stakeholders. “I can’t tell … Read Main Beginning Role as External Affairs Director
Reese Fraley Begins Work at Missouri Valley College
Missouri Valley College has welcomed a new admissions counselor whose talents will bring her into the classroom as well. Reese Fraley will recruit students in the admissions office, but will also teach dance at MVC. Fraley, of Sedalia, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma, where she majored in modern dance performance. Her … Read Reese Fraley Begins Work at Missouri Valley College
Missouri Valley College Releases Spring 2023 Dean’s List
Dr. Elizabeth Bellamy, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies for Missouri Valley College, has announced the Dean’s List for Spring 2023. The Dean’s List is composed of all full-time students who have a semester grade point average of 3.3 or higher and no “D”, “F” or “Incomplete” grades for the semester. NAME … Read Missouri Valley College Releases Spring 2023 Dean’s List
Mateu Named Chief Information Security Officer
Missouri Valley College President Dr. Bonnie Humphrey has announced the hiring of Venustiano “tAno” Mateu as Chief Information Security Officer. “We are excited to welcome Tano, who is a veteran in higher education information technology management and a PhD candidate in cybersecurity leadership,” said Dr. Humphrey. Mateu started his new position March 13. He brings … Read Mateu Named Chief Information Security Officer
Missouri Valley Career Expo Set For March 15
Missouri Valley College is hosting its 2023 Spring Career Expo from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 15 in the Malcolm Center gymnasium. Career Coordinator Beth McCrary said about 25 local employers will be present that day looking for employees and interns and engaging students in conversation about their future. “It’s always a great day … Read Missouri Valley Career Expo Set For March 15
Gonzalez & Hull to Serve as Regional Admissions Representative
Missouri Valley College has hired Sam Gonzalez and Jennifer Hull to serve as part-time regional admissions representatives. Gonzalez will be covering the state of Texas and Hull, St. Louis City and St. Charles county. Sam Gonzalez is a veteran educator and coach with nearly 30 years of experience. He completed his Bachelor of Science in … Read Gonzalez & Hull to Serve as Regional Admissions Representative
Russell Named Vice President for Student Life
Missouri Valley College President Bonnie Humphrey has announced Dr. Terry Russell as Vice President for Student Life. “We welcome Dr. Russell and his wealth of knowledge and student life experience,” said Dr. Humphrey. “We’re confident that he will have a positive impact on our students’ lives.” Dr. Russell has a breadth of higher education experience … Read Russell Named Vice President for Student Life
Spring MVC Student Research Symposium Set for May 1, 2023
Missouri Valley College students will share their academic, creative and professional work at the spring 2023 Missouri Valley College Student Research Symposium on May 1. This all-day event is free and open to the public. MVC students across all academic majors are encouraged to present at the bi-annual event which provides a platform for students … Read Spring MVC Student Research Symposium Set for May 1, 2023
Traveling Exhibition “Boom! The Rise and Fall of Missouri’s Black Business District” featured at the Murrell Library
Missouri Valley College’s Murrell Library will host “Boom! The Rise and Fall of Missouri’s Black Business District,” a traveling exhibition organized by the Missouri State Museum. The exhibit tells the story of five Black business districts throughout the state. It will be on display for the public from February 1-28 during normal library hours. The … Read Traveling Exhibition “Boom! The Rise and Fall of Missouri’s Black Business District” featured at the Murrell Library