MSU President Clif Smart

Smart has been president of Missouri State University for more than 12 years.

Smart is finishing up his 12th year as president of the university.

Missouri State University President Clif Smart gives an update on summer happenings at the Springfield campus.

Springfield City Council approved a $12 million purchase agreement Tuesday, which includes the stadium and surrounding parking lots as well as a long term lease agreement with the Springfield Cardinals. The agreement also required the city to commit to $4 million in improvements to Hammons Field.

The goal of the plan is to modernize academic affairs.

Missouri State University has announced five affordability initiatives to save students money. Two have already been approved by the MSU Board of…