Missouri State University
Coverage of Missouri State University in the Nexus archive.
- Watchdog report alleges red-state university trained executives tied to China's defense sector
A watchdog report claims Missouri State University trained over 1,500 Chinese executives, including those linked to China's defense sector, through a long-running MBA program. The university denies using taxpayer funds for the program, which the report alleges involved Chinese government selection of participants and ties to sanctioned entities like Aviation Industry Corporation of China.
- Olympic icon details the brutal moment he became the 'most hated man in the world'
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte described the emotional impact of the 2016 Rio Olympics scandal, where he falsely claimed to be robbed, leading to public backlash, a 10-month suspension, and lost sponsorships. He later admitted he was 'drunk' and panicked during initial interviews, and now serves as an assistant swim coach at Missouri State University while rededicating his life to God.