also instrumental in the founding of the AHF.
== Academics ==
The college has over 25 majors. Recently added are a nursing program, the college's first master's degree in community counseling, and various online courses.
== Athletics ==
The Missouri Valley athletic teams are called the Vikings. The college is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing as a founding member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) since its inception in the 1971–72 academic year. The Vikings previously competed in the Missouri College Athletic Union (MCAU) from 1924–25 to 1970–71.
Missouri Valley competes in 29 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, powerlifting, rodeo, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, powerlifting, rodeo, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling; …
