In elementary and middle school, Anderson played football as an inside linebacker. As a child, he idolized NFL star Junior Seau. “I always looked up to him because to me, he was the toughest guy ever,” said Anderson. “His name was literally ‘say-ow’ — for an NFL linebacker, how much cooler can you get?” As he progressed in his education and began to pursue a career as an … [Read more...] about Concussion attorney advocates for safety and future of football
Allison presented with Bronze Bear In recognition of his long-standing involvement with Missouri State and significant support of the university, Bobby Allison received the 2016 Bronze Bear Award. The Bronze Bear is the highest nonacademic award from Missouri State. It honors those who have exhibited extraordinary achievement and/or outstanding support for Missouri … [Read more...] about Two supporters receive awards at fall 2016 commencement
Leonard A. Haymans III prides himself on being called Missouri State’s “Fountain Guy.” For almost 10 years, Haymans has been the maintenance general mechanic of the John Q. Hammons Fountains, by the Meyer Library, and the fountain in front of Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Though a lot of people tell him he has the best job in the world — which he … [Read more...] about Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the fountains
The deep chocolate smell of warm brownies followed you everywhere throughout the large, well-decorated house.A crew of people wiped tables and glass surfaces, cleaning before dinner time.The conversation was mostly about Missouri State: “Did you know that building used to have a swimming pool in it?” “That was my favorite class, too — psychology of addictions is … [Read more...] about You’re invited to give back
Stout, associate professor of sociology and director of the Center for Community Engagement, vividly remembers walking past this area as an undergraduate student at Temple University on his way to class in a high-poverty area of the city. Stout came from a fairly typical middle class background, so what he saw astonished him. “It had a tremendous impact on the way that I … [Read more...] about Associate professor’s goal: Make Missouri State a national leader in civic engagement research