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December 2025 News
Valley Partners With Mizzou On Ed Specialist Degree
Missouri Valley College Education master’s degree students now have an easier path to an Education Specialist degree at the University of Missouri Columbia. President Joseph Parisi has signed an articulation agreement with the University of Missouri-Columbia to facilitate the enrollment of MVC students into the Education Specialist degree program at Mizzou. To be eligible for … Read Valley Partners With Mizzou On Ed Specialist Degree
Parisi Addresses Missouri CBHE
Parisi Addresses Missouri CBHE Missouri Valley College President Joe Parisi was one of only three independent college presidents chosen to speak Wednesday to the state’s Coordinating Board for Higher Education, addressing how strategic planning and partnerships for higher education institutions can align with state workforce and economic development goals. Parisi spoke from his own experiences … Read Parisi Addresses Missouri CBHE
Record Number of Participants Expected Dec. 8 at Student Research Symposium
Missouri Valley College students will share their academic, creative and professional work at the fall 2025 Missouri Valley College Student Research Symposium on Monday, Dec. 8. A record number of 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 … Read Record Number of Participants Expected Dec. 8 at Student Research Symposium
College and Marshall Parks and Rec Finalize Agreement on Facility Usage
Missouri Valley College and the Marshall Parks and Recreation Department have strengthened a decades-old partnership and enhanced opportunities for both college athletes and the Marshall community. Under a newly signed memorandum of understanding, Missouri Valley will continue utilizing Indian Foothills Park for its baseball, softball, tennis and golf competitions and practices. The agreement includes a … Read College and Marshall Parks and Rec Finalize Agreement on Facility Usage
Valley Signs Agreement to Create Pathway for Future Doctors
Missouri Valley College has entered into an agreement with Kansas City University to create early access opportunities for high-performing MVC Honors College students to enroll in the osteopathic medicine or dental medicine programs at KCU. Under the KCU Partner Program agreement, those who apply and are selected will attend KCU as full-time first-year students following … Read Valley Signs Agreement to Create Pathway for Future Doctors
MVC Trustees Extend President’s Contract
The Missouri Valley College Board of Trustees announced this week that President Joe Parisi, who has been serving his alma mater since December 2022, has received a three-year contract extension renewing annually, reinforcing the college’s commitment to strong leadership and strategic growth. The vote was unanimous. “Dr. Parisi has led Missouri Valley through some critical … Read MVC Trustees Extend President’s Contract
MVC Student Research Symposium Seeks Proposals
The Missouri Valley College Student Research Symposium Committee is seeking proposals of student academic, creative, and professional work. Accepted proposals will be presented during the MVC Student Research Symposium on Monday, December 8. This all-day event is free and open to the public. The symposium committee encourages submissions of oral presentations, posters, graduate presentations, and creative works … Read MVC Student Research Symposium Seeks Proposals
Nunn-Faron Directing What She Inspired at Lyceum Theatre
Missouri Valley College’s own Noel Nunn-Faron is the director for What She Inspired at the Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock, Mo. The performance will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. What She Inspired is part of a readers’ theatre series bringing to life lesser-known citizens of Arrow Rock, one of Missouri’s most historically significant … Read Nunn-Faron Directing What She Inspired at Lyceum Theatre
College Reports Records Across Multiple Measures of Success
Missouri Valley College announced a fall 2025 census enrollment of 1,511 students, marking another milestone in the College’s growth and deliberate focus on the State of Missouri and academic quality. The College also achieved record results across multiple Key Performance Indicators established from the administration and Board of Trustees. Additional Record Highlights Academic Quality: Incoming … Read College Reports Records Across Multiple Measures of Success
Samantha Perkins Elected Vice President of MOBIUS
Samantha Perkins, assistant dean of Library & Academic Support Services at Missouri Valley College, has been elected to serve as vice president of the board of directors for MOBIUS, a nonprofit consortium of academic, public, and special libraries that provides access to shared resources and innovative services across the Midwest. Perkins will serve through summer … Read Samantha Perkins Elected Vice President of MOBIUS
Missouri Valley College Launches MBA Program
Missouri Valley College is proud to announce the launch of its new Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge, skills, and leadership experience needed to thrive in today’s competitive global economy. The Missouri Valley MBA program will begin enrolling students immediately. The program features a curriculum that balances … Read Missouri Valley College Launches MBA Program
Alumna Sue Spellmann Passes Away
The Missouri Valley College community is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of alumna Sue Spellmann. Mrs. Spellmann, and her late husband, Dennis, met on campus in the 1950s and were later married. They remained loyal to MVC throughout their lives. While at Valley, Sue was Freshman Class Queen in 1955, a member of … Read Alumna Sue Spellmann Passes Away